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title: "UKRI 4 x MPM-WTY-COMPLETE 1yr Extended Warranty for Multiphoton Systems"
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# UKRI 4 x MPM-WTY-COMPLETE 1yr Extended Warranty for Multiphoton Systems

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-626905a7-a0d1-4bff-90dc-40cbb861c0ab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of a 1-year extended warranty for Multiphoton Systems by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, a body acting on behalf of the Medical Research Council (MRC). The tender, identified as RE19365, is classified under engineering-related scientific and technical services within the goods category, with a total value of £42,326.24. The tender period concluded on 31st December 2019, and the contract is set to run from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2025. This was a direct procurement method via a single tender action, indicating it was below the official procurement threshold.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in scientific and technical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently provide warranty services for specialised equipment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in support and maintenance of multiphoton systems, especially those with a track record in engineering services, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, potentially fostering business growth in a specialised market.

## Notice

UKRI RE19365, The purchase of 4 x MPM-WTY-COMPLETE 1yr Extended Warranty for Multiphoton Systems for MRC, LMB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65b61ab-61ca-4d89-83f9-c44468b55a87 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,326 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,326 |
| 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65b61ab-61ca-4d89-83f9-c44468b55a87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65b61ab-61ca-4d89-83f9-c44468b55a87
  15th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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