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title: "Petrographic Microscope"
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# Petrographic Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a30e3f-d00d-4f6f-ac40-2258b66ae1ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the purchase of a Petrographic Microscope, specifically the Axio Imager A2m model, by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, classified under microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The tender was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 10th February 2019, and the awarded contract for the successful supplier, Carl Zeiss Ltd, commenced on 12th February 2019, lasting until 11th February 2020. The contract was valued at £31,647.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment supply chain, particularly those specialising in microscopy or related technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions or competitive pricing may find this an ideal opportunity to compete, as well as businesses that offer maintenance and support services for scientific equipment. The contract's competitive nature, combined with a moderately high value, allows for potential growth and engagement in public sector procurement for suitable suppliers.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a Petrography Microscope Axio Imager A2m which will be supplied by Carl Zeiss Ltd and delivered to The Lyell Centre Research Avenue South Edinburgh EH14 4AP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6263a-7f3b-4bd5-ae32-db0c585cceaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2019 - 11 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,647 |
| 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6263a-7f3b-4bd5-ae32-db0c585cceaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6263a-7f3b-4bd5-ae32-db0c585cceaa
  11th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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