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title: "UK SBS Seahorse XFe96 Analyser"
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# UK SBS Seahorse XFe96 Analyser

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-347d2fa0-90ec-4565-88b1-959e2618f7a2

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which awarded a contract for the Seahorse XFe96 Analyser, an essential tool for cellular metabolism analysis widely used in cancer research and mitochondrial toxicity studies. This limited procurement was initiated without prior publication of a contract notice, with a contract value of £148,907.20. The tender period concluded on 3rd May 2017, while the contract commenced on 4th May 2017 and is set to last until 3rd June 2022, with the delivery location in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and analytical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-tech analysers for research applications. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced scientific instruments, especially those focused on cell biology or biochemistry, would be well-positioned to compete given the specific requirements of cutting-edge research technology noted in the tender description. The successful supplier, Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, has demonstrated the capacity to fulfil such contracts, potentially paving the way for similar enterprises to engage in future high-value projects.

## Notice

There is no other instrument on the market or in development that can analyse cellular metabolism at this high level. We were one of the pioneer research groups to adopt this technology and published several papers in high impact journals, which could not have been produced without the Seahorse Technology. The Seahorse XFE is now an essential tool in cancer metabolism studies and mitochondrial toxicity research worldwide. Both these areas are priority research projects within the MRC Toxicology Unit strategic plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0275225-d3a7-46f3-9d74-6b74abd1e707 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2017 - 3 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,907 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,907 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0275225-d3a7-46f3-9d74-6b74abd1e707

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0275225-d3a7-46f3-9d74-6b74abd1e707
  8th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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