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title: "UK SBS RE18391 - Automated benchtop colony picker"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-09-19"
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# UK SBS RE18391 - Automated benchtop colony picker

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d22df4-81a5-42cb-8bd1-8e03d7ab0969

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is located in Swindon, England. This tender, titled "UK SBS RE18391 - Automated benchtop colony picker," falls under the medical equipment and laboratory equipment industry category. The procurement is currently at the Award stage following its completion, with the contract period starting on 11th September 2018 and ending on 11th September 2019. The tender was published on 28th August 2018 and had a total estimated value of £95,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure as part of the process.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the medical and laboratory equipment sector, particularly suppliers of precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for bidding, especially those with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying specialised laboratory equipment. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector or those focusing on innovative technological solutions in healthcare would benefit greatly from participating in this process.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of a high precision, benchtop, stand-alone single colony picker.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f6135a-aa22-4ce9-842e-d6dd2e31158c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,968 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINGER INSTRUMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2018 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f6135a-aa22-4ce9-842e-d6dd2e31158c
- 28 Aug 2018 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57ee6df-c724-4899-bc17-7a62522be5c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f6135a-aa22-4ce9-842e-d6dd2e31158c
  19th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57ee6df-c724-4899-bc17-7a62522be5c5
  28th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/622cf2db-80bb-4d10-a228-f9c15f2a31db
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/520d2c47-42a7-4a81-b3e2-a9bf53ae4b6c
  RE18391 - Automated Benchtop Colony Picker - ITQQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1adb1e49-ad41-48d3-999a-e1a21618846a
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/598fd257-4ad2-4f6c-8731-6cf5a1861101
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91b6c7cf-9afc-44a3-ab95-3a0719fec012
  RE18391 - Automated Benchtop Colony Picker - ITQ Invitation to Quote

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