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title: "GSS24961 - High powered microscope of plankton analysis"
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# GSS24961 - High powered microscope of plankton analysis

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-243cd03a-b2db-48d3-87b7-a94bf9da4521

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, for the procurement of a high-powered microscope for plankton analysis. The procurement, classified under the industry category of microscopes (CPV: 38510000), was aimed at supporting UK Research and Innovation. This limited procurement method involved a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the tendering period concluded on 18 December 2024. The contract, valued at £11,725, commenced on 19 December 2024 and will end on 16 January 2025, with the delivery location specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment and microscopes. SMEs capable of providing high-precision optical instruments can benefit from such procurement processes, enabling them to showcase their expertise and potentially secure long-term collaborations with government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their market presence, and achieve growth within the public sector.

## Notice

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of High powered microscope of plankton analysis for UK Research and Innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e18be78-13f5-4907-9b31-3ca37e49d003 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 16 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,725 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | BEST SCIENTIFIC COUPLERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e18be78-13f5-4907-9b31-3ca37e49d003

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e18be78-13f5-4907-9b31-3ca37e49d003
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59a44271-8857-43f3-8ac0-2c302c63b596

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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