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title: "UKRI RE20491 Spinning Disk Confocal Upgrade"
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# UKRI RE20491 Spinning Disk Confocal Upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3992b055-28c1-4c50-9dcd-58861a62f9b6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI RE20491 Spinning Disk Confocal Upgrade" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the supply of a Spinning Disk confocal to enhance Cellsens and Scan R software. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically molecular microscopes, with a total value of £132,989. The procurement method is selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 7th October 2020, while the associated contract commenced on 8th October 2020 and concluded on 21st October 2020, and it is located in Swindon, England.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of scientific and medical equipment. Companies with experience in molecular microscopy and related technologies would be well-positioned to explore further avenues for growth, particularly in supplying innovative equipment and software enhancements that support scientific research. The successful supplier for this contract was Keymed (Medical and Industrial Equipment) Ltd., indicating a competitive field where specialised knowledge and quality products can lead to advantageous contracts.

## Notice

Award Notice for the supply of a Spinning Disk confocal to upgrade Cellsens and Scan R software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5e3255-80b3-487d-9bb3-0e72c04ed395 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 21 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,989 |
| 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 | KEYMED (MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 18:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5e3255-80b3-487d-9bb3-0e72c04ed395

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5e3255-80b3-487d-9bb3-0e72c04ed395
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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