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title: "UKRI - RE20369 - Ultra Microscope Blaze Light-sheet Macroscope"
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# UKRI - RE20369 - Ultra Microscope Blaze Light-sheet Macroscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2861755a-c00b-4406-97d8-6b4a355c4289

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the supply of an Ultra Microscope Blaze Light-sheet Macroscope. This contract was awarded under the goods category related to microscopes and has a total value of £257,350.50. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 20th July 2020, and the contract period set from 24th July 2020 to 18th September 2021. The buyer is located in Swindon, England, with a postal code of SN21FF.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment to grow, particularly those with a focus on microscopy and advanced imaging technologies. Suppliers that fit the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) profile could benefit significantly from such contracts, as UK Shared Business Services Limited has a preference for engaging SMEs. Companies with expertise in unique or proprietary technologies related to the specified equipment may find this contract particularly appealing.

## Notice

*** THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UKRI had a requirement for the supply of a Ultra Microscope Blaze Light-sheet Macroscope. This contract has been awarded in line with Regulation 32, (2), (b), (iii) The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fa5473-73b1-4bfd-9065-a91294927b9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2020 - 18 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,350 |
| 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 | REDACTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fa5473-73b1-4bfd-9065-a91294927b9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fa5473-73b1-4bfd-9065-a91294927b9e
  4th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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