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title: "UKRI RE20546 Ultramicrotome"
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# UKRI RE20546 Ultramicrotome

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cabddf1-2f05-46da-8d68-6fd1cbe08e04

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for an Ultramicrotome, valued at £39,580.50, through a selective method by direct award from the LAB1015AP framework for microscopy equipment. The contract period commenced on 2nd November 2020 and concluded on 25th November 2020. The procurement took place in Swindon, England and falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The tender period ended on 30th October 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in precision instruments. Businesses that can offer high-quality scientific equipment, such as ultramicrotomes, should consider competing in future tenders. With the increasing demand for laboratory apparatus in research and development, this procurement highlights potential avenues for growth and collaboration with public research institutions.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for an Ultramicrotome. This has been sourced via direct award against the LAB1015AP - Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Framework (lot 10).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce5a86-f990-4dda-bf6c-e432d42eb864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 25 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,580 |
| 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

- 24 Nov 2020 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce5a86-f990-4dda-bf6c-e432d42eb864

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce5a86-f990-4dda-bf6c-e432d42eb864
  24th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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