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title: "Inverted Confocal Microscope"
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# Inverted Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4195c37e-9bef-437f-aa34-270bf8d5db44

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## Summary

The procurement process for an Inverted Confocal Microscope has been awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, following a selective procurement method via the APUC Framework LAB1015AP. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on inverted microscopes. The contract period commenced on 15 November 2018 and will conclude on 14 November 2019. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with the award notice published on 21 November 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those offering goods related to microscopy and imaging. Companies specialising in advanced imaging technology, laboratory equipment, or those who can fulfil specific requirements outlined in the contract would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. SMEs in particular may find potential growth from engaging with larger frameworks in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Award Notice for the award of Inverted Confocal microscope for UK Research & Innovation via the APUC Framework LAB1015AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7fa79d-fb63-4848-8af0-68f922c0d8df |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2018 - 14 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2018 at 17:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7fa79d-fb63-4848-8af0-68f922c0d8df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7fa79d-fb63-4848-8af0-68f922c0d8df
  21st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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