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title: "UKRI - Omicron LightHUB Laser Sets"
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# UKRI - Omicron LightHUB Laser Sets

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c4dd286-22f8-4404-8e98-c9a5321cac7d

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited and concerns the acquisition of Omicron LightHUB Laser sets for the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. This open tender, titled "UKRI - Omicron LightHUB Laser Sets", falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period concluded on 7th October 2019, with bids evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded on 15th October 2019 and spans from 18th October 2019 to 31st March 2020, with a total contract value of £90,690.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the technology and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in optical devices and precision engineering. Companies able to meet the specifications outlined in the tender documents and that have experience in the academic or research markets could find significant competitive leverage. The strategic partnership with Crown Commercial Service for the procurement process suggests a focus on efficiency and modernisation, making this a compelling opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

This notice is for the purchase of Omicrom LightHUB Laser sets supplied by Photon Lines Ltd UK and delivered to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8071439-cb03-4d76-a9e9-a1abf0609de3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,690 |
| 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 | PHOTON LINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8071439-cb03-4d76-a9e9-a1abf0609de3
- 26 Sep 2019 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b68feb3-62ce-4afe-81bc-ba1aac42087a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8071439-cb03-4d76-a9e9-a1abf0609de3
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b68feb3-62ce-4afe-81bc-ba1aac42087a
  26th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20594251-da6a-4bdd-b4e9-3ddaf9259790
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84b9fdc3-373e-411f-847d-fb370a8b5815
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13dff4d2-442e-4e19-a421-881a3eb21476
  RE19261 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4258e7d8-9a58-4003-b8f3-c1c1484bdab4
  RE19261 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf96288c-4b7c-42db-85c7-1c6bf0a3dfc2
  RE19261 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/929a7e39-d08d-4ebc-b5b2-6360ee749d51
  RE19261 - AW5.2 Price Schedule

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