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title: "UKRI - RE19151 - Inverted confocal microscope"
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# UKRI - RE19151 - Inverted confocal microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a22274c-b1da-4cf9-8d17-d2847904c457

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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 "Inverted Confocal Microscope" (Tender ID: RE19151) specifically classified under inverted microscopes. This award is part of a selective procurement method stemming from a framework agreement with APUC. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with a total value of £215,000. The contract period commences from 31st May 2019 and concludes on 31st May 2020. The equipment is to be delivered to the MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology, located in Cambridge (postal code CB2 0QH).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality imaging equipment or related technologies, particularly those that fall under the category of goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders as this award showcases sector growth for suppliers of scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, supplying, or servicing microscopes, as well as those offering complementary equipment and solutions in the research and innovation sector, should consider engaging further with UK Shared Business Services Limited to explore additional opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Award Notice for the award of Inverted Confocal microscope for UK Research & Innovation via the APUC Framework LAB1015AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Lot 1. This will be provided by Carl Zeiss Ltd and will be delivered to the MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d63706-b821-4023-8a85-c0e993647e69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d63706-b821-4023-8a85-c0e993647e69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d63706-b821-4023-8a85-c0e993647e69
  4th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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