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title: "UKRI - RE20174 - Service contract renewal of several Confocal Microscopes"
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# UKRI - RE20174 - Service contract renewal of several Confocal Microscopes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a73ad09-9de2-423f-bb13-3f48c2f5a87f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Service contract renewal of several Confocal Microscopes" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with a total contract value of £336,368. This award falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The tender was executed as a selective procurement through a call-off from the APUC LAB1015AP framework. The tender period ended on 9 March 2020, and the contract period spans from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2022, with the delivery address located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory service contracts and precision equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in servicing confocal microscopes and similar laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurement processes like this one. Collaborating with established suppliers in this sector can also open avenues for growth in public sector contracts, enhancing visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of several service contract renewals of Confocal Microscopes. This procurement utilized the APUC LAB1015AP framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298aecac-da1a-4bd2-bfb9-135de47805ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £336,368 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2020 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298aecac-da1a-4bd2-bfb9-135de47805ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298aecac-da1a-4bd2-bfb9-135de47805ce
  17th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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