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title: "UK SBS Motorised Cryostat"
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# UK SBS Motorised Cryostat

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a0b21bb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated the procurement process for a contract titled "UK SBS Motorised Cryostat," aimed at acquiring laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement is categorised under goods and follows an open procedure, indicating competitiveness in supplier selection. The tender period ended on 4th February 2016, while the contract period commenced on 8th February 2016 and concluded on 21st March 2016. The contract was valued at £30,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, and addressed to delivery locations within London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. Suppliers with expertise in precision equipment manufacturing and delivery across the UK would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth through public sector engagements.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cd8bda-4923-4dc4-a109-815f38ba537a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2016 - 10 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,520 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 09:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cd8bda-4923-4dc4-a109-815f38ba537a
- 20 Mar 2018 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cd8bda-4923-4dc4-a109-815f38ba537a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb9ff42-9f20-42a1-845a-6a3e2f3fceaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cd8bda-4923-4dc4-a109-815f38ba537a
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb9ff42-9f20-42a1-845a-6a3e2f3fceaf
  22nd January 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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