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title: "BE25003 - Skyscan Annual Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45a9a845-cad6-44f8-bd72-83c3acc13cf9"
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published: "2025-02-11"
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# BE25003 - Skyscan Annual Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a9a845-cad6-44f8-bd72-83c3acc13cf9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BE25003 - Skyscan Annual Service" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKRI Medical Research Council). This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services and is located in Cambridge, England (postcode CB2 0QH). The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 31 January 2025 and starting on 3 February 2025 to 2 February 2026. The procurement was executed through a limited, competitive quotation process below the threshold, with an awarded value of £13,641.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in repair and maintenance services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in servicing scientific equipment like the Skyscan would find this contract valuable. The successful supplier, Blue Scientific Ltd, based in Cambridge, exemplifies the potential for local businesses to secure contracts through competitive quotation processes, enhancing their market presence and service portfolio.

## Notice

***This is not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Medical Research Council (MRC) have awarded a contract for Skyscan Annual Service, following a competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dc709d-f603-4102-abfd-f6aa85bf2170 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,641 |
| 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 | BLUE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dc709d-f603-4102-abfd-f6aa85bf2170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dc709d-f603-4102-abfd-f6aa85bf2170
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39972c26-28ad-4de8-bd39-315c2bb53a7c

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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