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title: "UKRI MRC RE18394 Microaerophilic Workstation"
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# UKRI MRC RE18394 Microaerophilic Workstation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1013cf97-1403-444a-aae1-5ca1aa4cfeaa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the "UKRI MRC RE18394 Microaerophilic Workstation" in the medical equipment category. The procurement method followed was a direct single tender action without a threshold, and the tender period concluded on 9th November 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £57,423.42, will be in effect from 28th November 2018 to 27th November 2019, with delivery options covering the British Overseas Territories and various regions in Europe and the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, to engage with a large contracting authority. Companies that manufacture or supply workstations or related laboratory instruments would find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement process’s single-source nature highlights a unique opportunity for suppliers to establish a direct partnership with UK Shared Business Services Limited, potentially paving the way for future contracts in the growing health sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of Microaerophilic Workstation. This single source action has been completed following an open (non-OJEU) ITQ process where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974517b-8f52-4494-acdf-f0e0ab2163ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2018 - 27 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,423 |
| 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 | DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30214000 - Workstations
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974517b-8f52-4494-acdf-f0e0ab2163ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974517b-8f52-4494-acdf-f0e0ab2163ff
  27th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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