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title: "UKRI RE20742 Automated Glass Coverslider and 2 years service contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-02-02"
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# UKRI RE20742 Automated Glass Coverslider and 2 years service contract

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bfeaba7-257e-49e7-b4ca-01fa74c4eef4

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the contract titled "UKRI RE20742 Automated Glass Coverslider and 2 years service contract." This initiative falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £26,051.20. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, and the tender period concluded on 25 January 2021, while the contract started on 26 January 2021 and will expire on 16 February 2021. The delivery address for the contract is located in OX11 0FA, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the laboratory and optical equipment sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in automated systems or service provision for precision equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging their expertise to serve the needs of the public sector effectively.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of an Automated Glass Coverslider with two years service contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f01040-adc3-44fb-9c09-4314b1573c6d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 16 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,051 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,051 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 19:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f01040-adc3-44fb-9c09-4314b1573c6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f01040-adc3-44fb-9c09-4314b1573c6d
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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