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title: "GSS23642 Optical and Digital Microscope to Inspect Detectors"
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# GSS23642 Optical and Digital Microscope to Inspect Detectors

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-537801d2-8749-413f-a8d5-2945c97a0058

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the procurement of a GSS23642 Optical and Digital Microscope to Inspect Detectors. The procurement method used was a Limited competitive quotation process. The contract value is £15,926.18 GBP. The contract period starts on August 4, 2023, and ends on February 1, 2024. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, England, and the procurement falls under the classification of Microscopes.

Businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, can benefit from the awarded contract for the Optical and Digital Microscope. As the procurement process was conducted via competitive quotation, businesses fitting the criteria can explore opportunities. Companies in the goods sector, particularly those engaged in providing related technological solutions, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. The contract period allows ample time for businesses to plan and deliver the required goods effectively.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a Optical and Digital Microscope to Inspect Detectors. This procurement process was undertaken in alignment with UKRI's Procurement Policy via a 3 quote process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d7317f4-f308-41f5-8b08-815b3ca45dc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2023 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,926 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,926 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | NIKON METROLOGY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d7317f4-f308-41f5-8b08-815b3ca45dc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d7317f4-f308-41f5-8b08-815b3ca45dc0
  8th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5aeaba2f-9704-4a94-af23-297008321d87

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