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title: "UKRI - RE21152 - ASI microscope system (3Q)"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-02-10"
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# UKRI - RE21152 - ASI microscope system (3Q)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6852bad9-eed4-4ca2-8a32-6146642e1a82

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an ASI microscope system as part of their goods category under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender, identified as RE21152, was conducted through a limited procurement method with competitive quotations. The procurement stage has now been marked as complete, with the contract period running from 11th February 2021 to 30th April 2021. The final award was made on 10th February 2021, with a total value of £29,972.92 situated in Swindon, England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs involved in the manufacture or supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing optical instruments. Businesses that specialise in precision engineering and those that can deliver high-quality products under competitive pricing are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with the UK Shared Business Services may further enhance business growth avenues within the scientific and research sectors.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of an ASI microscope system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33d776c-f1af-4ff7-b3eb-ac724c2056e2 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,972 |
| 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 | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33d776c-f1af-4ff7-b3eb-ac724c2056e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33d776c-f1af-4ff7-b3eb-ac724c2056e2
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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