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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4021 Epredia Service for Multiple Histology Equipment"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4021 Epredia Service for Multiple Histology Equipment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-327eaf41-29c6-448d-926d-a212b489b99e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the contract for the UKRI-4021 Epredia Service for Multiple Histology Equipment to SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS LTD. The procurement involved a 3-year service agreement for essential diagnostic equipment within the medical and precision equipment services category. Located in Swindon, the contract has a total value of £40,815.73 and covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The procurement stage was marked as "complete" with the tender period closing on April 25, 2024.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies operating in the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment industry. Businesses involved in diagnostic equipment servicing and maintenance, particularly within the histology sector, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract duration of three years provides a stable opportunity for sustained revenue generation, making it attractive for businesses seeking consistent service provision opportunities in this niche market.

## Notice

The procurement includes a 3-year service contract for diagnostic equipment crucial to the histology team's specimen preparation for internal use, third-party collaborations, and international projects for MRC. This ensures consistent operation and support for essential departmental functions. Additional information: The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :-https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186f1ec3-1f89-496e-8c2a-0999d1c03012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,815 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186f1ec3-1f89-496e-8c2a-0999d1c03012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186f1ec3-1f89-496e-8c2a-0999d1c03012
  24th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=864467855
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Provenance

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