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title: "GSS23664 - microscope repair"
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# GSS23664 - microscope repair

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4352151d-e3fc-4fb9-956b-65f9c15aee84

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited recently awarded a contract for a microscope repair worth £10,552.90 to Evident Europe GmbH. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method. The contract started on August 15, 2023, and will end on November 10, 2023. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, was the contracting authority for this service procurement in the microscopes industry category.

This tender for microscope repair, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), presents a business growth opportunity to companies in the service sector. Businesses involved in repairing scientific equipment, particularly microscopes, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage was completed as a single tender action below the threshold, providing a specific opportunity for qualified businesses to engage and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a microscope repair. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9c14aa-943f-46fa-abca-76402f1797b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2023 - 10 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,552 |
| 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 | EVIDENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 10:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9c14aa-943f-46fa-abca-76402f1797b2
- 4 Sep 2023 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9c14aa-943f-46fa-abca-76402f1797b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9c14aa-943f-46fa-abca-76402f1797b2
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50a6e2bf-cda9-4437-8a04-485013d095cc

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