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title: "UKRI - RE20437 - Renewal Service Contract for ELYRA Microscope"
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# UKRI - RE20437 - Renewal Service Contract for ELYRA Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f41cace-3ce7-4c71-bf2d-90abab8116ec

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on the renewal service contract for the ELYRA microscope, with a total value of £47,040. This contract falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment, specifically designed for services. The procurement method employed is a direct approach via a single tender action, executed below the threshold without competition for technical reasons. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and runs until 30th June 2022. The delivery address is located in W12 0NN, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that provide specialised laboratory services or equipment maintenance. Companies that have expertise in delivering precision equipment support or similar technology-driven services may find this contract aligns well with their offerings, enabling them to contribute to vital scientific research while potentially expanding their business portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the Renewal of a Service Contract for ELYRA Microscope. This contract was place in compliance with PCR 2015 (as amended) Regulation 32 2 b (ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe3b30d-4c7c-4681-8873-c12faefd0103 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,040 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe3b30d-4c7c-4681-8873-c12faefd0103

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe3b30d-4c7c-4681-8873-c12faefd0103
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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