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title: "GSS24577 - Hitachi SEM Microscope Cover"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-354a5257-2ccf-4f13-873f-3078da2354c6"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# GSS24577 - Hitachi SEM Microscope Cover

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-354a5257-2ccf-4f13-873f-3078da2354c6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GSS24577 - Hitachi SEM Microscope Cover" has been concluded. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, managed this process via a competitive quotation (below threshold) method. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Microscopes" with a CPV classification code of 38510000, and the delivery address postal code is WA4 4AD. The procurement tags its stage as 'Award', with the contract starting on 8 August 2024 and ending on 31 May 2025. The total value of the procurement is £18,835.20. The awarded supplier is Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH, based in the Royal County of Berkshire, Maidenhead.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and services. Although this award notice signifies the contract has already been awarded, businesses in similar industries can look to this type of procurement to prepare for future opportunities. Competing in such tenders, especially those under competitive quote exercises, can lead to valuable contracts that enhance business portfolios and foster growth within the scientific and technical services market.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31784b9-957a-4a3f-9003-38e2ba473006 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,835 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,835 |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 07:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31784b9-957a-4a3f-9003-38e2ba473006

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31784b9-957a-4a3f-9003-38e2ba473006
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5701683d-43ab-4589-a70e-6c49d98155ce

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