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title: "UKRI- GSS24781 Extended warranty Orbitrap Exploris Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI- GSS24781 Extended warranty Orbitrap Exploris Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586553f7-e089-457c-925b-a76dde30ac01

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## Summary

The procurement process, under the authority of UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), involves the award of a contract titled "UKRI- GSS24781 Extended warranty Orbitrap Exploris Competitive quotation". This process, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses), covers the supply of an extended warranty and associated parts for the Orbitrap Exploris system. The procurement was conducted via a competitive quotation process, specifically aimed at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The process, which resides in the award stage, encompasses a tender period that ended on 4th December 2024, with the contract period scheduled from 15th April 2025 to 14th October 2025. The location for this procurement is indicated by the postal code CB2 0QH, marking it significant for entities situated in or capable of serving this area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the precision laboratory equipment sector, particularly those looking to provide specialised maintenance and support services. Companies that offer high-quality warranty services and possess expertise in handling sophisticated laboratory machinery like the Orbitrap Exploris will find this award beneficial. The competitive quotation method utilised here favours smaller firms with specialised capabilities, providing an equitable platform for SMEs to leverage their niche skills and secure governmental contracts, thereby fostering business growth and market penetration in the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Extended warranty Orbitrap Exploris and associated parts to UKRI- MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961f3cb1-cf62-4bee-acce-c6a08bb4ebe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,318 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,318 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961f3cb1-cf62-4bee-acce-c6a08bb4ebe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961f3cb1-cf62-4bee-acce-c6a08bb4ebe9
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fbfbecf-f33a-4562-ac73-bd66d3de67ce

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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