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title: "UKRI - RE20633 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System"
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# UKRI - RE20633 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b7684a8-37e0-4cbb-b824-35c69de4fb05

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the contract titled "UKRI - RE20633 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System." This project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Swindon, England. The tender was completed with an award date of 26th November 2020 and a contract period commencing from 27th November 2020 until 31st December 2020. This selective procurement method was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £33,238.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could find this contract appealing, given its value and the nature of the required goods. Companies that can provide innovative laboratory equipment may be well-positioned to compete, enhancing their market presence and potentially fostering long-term partnerships with UK Shared Business Services Limited and other public sector entities.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of an Automatic Freeze Substitution System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b721cab-26ef-4d62-90ae-5a01dcacdaaa |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,238 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b721cab-26ef-4d62-90ae-5a01dcacdaaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b721cab-26ef-4d62-90ae-5a01dcacdaaa
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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