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title: "UKRI- RE22005- Automated media preparator - Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI- RE22005- Automated media preparator - Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71952d5c-c13f-43cd-9af0-ab42c1fac971

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has concluded the award of a contract for the supply of an Automated Media Preparator under reference RE22005. This contract falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment (excl. glasses) and is valued at £33,732.40. The contract period commenced on 10 January 2022 and will last until 11 March 2022. This process utilised a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation exercise, with the tendering period closing on 9 January 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of providing precision instruments. Businesses with relevant capabilities in supplying laboratory resources would be well-suited to engage in future contracts with UK Shared Business Services Limited, fostering growth within this niche market. Collaborating with an established buyer in the public sector can also enhance visibility and credibility, opening doors to further procurement opportunities.

## 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 Automated media preparator to UKRI- MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ec17c2-7c2c-43bd-aef2-2bd7fb0fe6c8 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,732 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,732 |
| 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 | DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ec17c2-7c2c-43bd-aef2-2bd7fb0fe6c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ec17c2-7c2c-43bd-aef2-2bd7fb0fe6c8
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/357eb93d-7cbf-4c32-a3bc-936466c44160

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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