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title: "UKRI - RE20454 - E220 Focused-ultrasonicator"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UKRI - RE20454 - E220 Focused-ultrasonicator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46d57535-5541-4afa-8d1e-1bb93fb64a82

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted a tender process for the acquisition of an E220 Adaptive Focused Ultrasonicator, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, valued at £134,129, followed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to technical reasons. The contract commenced on 9th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 6th November 2020. The tender was awarded to Covaris Ltd, with the award documented on 12th October 2020, following the end of the tender period on 8th September 2020. The delivery address for the contract is in Cambridge (postal code CB2 0QH).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and scientific research industries, particularly those that specialise in precision instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, given the nature of the procurement, which favours innovative and technically proficient suppliers in these niche markets. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited may open avenues for SME growth, especially in the realm of advanced laboratory technology.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of an E220 Adaptive Focused Acoustic sonicator. This contract was place in compliance with PCR 2015 (as amended) Regulation 32 2 b (ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba457e70-fc0d-41c9-815f-0b40a3d718dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,129 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,129 |
| 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 | COVARIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba457e70-fc0d-41c9-815f-0b40a3d718dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba457e70-fc0d-41c9-815f-0b40a3d718dc
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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