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title: "GSS24978 - Qiacuity One 5plex Instrument"
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published: "2025-01-24"
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# GSS24978 - Qiacuity One 5plex Instrument

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4abd4cfe-bed7-4cd1-8e16-91e3cffb8998

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "GSS24978 - Qiacuity One 5plex Instrument" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a buying organisation based in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the optical instruments industry category (CPV 38600000) and is aimed at the delivery location with postal code OX11 0RD. This tender, which utilised a competitive quotation procurement method below the threshold, reached the award stage on 16th January 2025. The awarded contract has a value of £13,555.87 and is set to commence on 10th February 2025, running until 9th February 2028.

This award notice highlights a business growth opportunity for suppliers of optical instruments, particularly those classified as SMEs. The procurement method of competitive quotation below the threshold suggests a streamlined and accessible process for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract's clear timelines and defined scope present a solid opportunity for businesses within the optical instruments sector to engage with public procurement and expand their market presence through collaboration with a reputable organisation like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65dd5c5-f5ba-4a0b-b9e2-2460080d65ec |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,555 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,555 |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65dd5c5-f5ba-4a0b-b9e2-2460080d65ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65dd5c5-f5ba-4a0b-b9e2-2460080d65ec
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c3d7efa-8057-4f4d-a799-ef81ee0dfa60

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