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title: "RE21486 - Analytical Balance"
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# RE21486 - Analytical Balance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f8e10c4-965a-4ba5-931e-7b5ef95cb0c2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of an Analytical Balance, identified as RE21486, has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically precision balances, and was executed through a limited competitive quotation method. The contract was awarded on 8th October 2021 for a total value of £13,325.82, with the contract period spanning from 8th October to 30th November 2021. It is important to note that the tender period ended on 7th October 2021.

This contract opportunity can foster business growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing scientific instruments or related goods. Suppliers with experience in the supply of precision balances or vacuum chambers would be especially well-placed to compete. Engaging with projects like this can enhance a company's portfolio and establish long-term relationships with governmental or research organisations like UKRI - STFC.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Purchase order for a Vacuum Chamber for UKRI - STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/785cb87e-2bd8-47ab-a9e8-fe17e9b677c9 |
| 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 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,325 |
| 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38310000 - Precision balances

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/785cb87e-2bd8-47ab-a9e8-fe17e9b677c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/785cb87e-2bd8-47ab-a9e8-fe17e9b677c9
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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