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title: "UKRI-GSS23108 - Microscope objective competitive quotation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-731b2064-1229-466d-b90a-999996714029"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-02-08"
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# UKRI-GSS23108 - Microscope objective competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-731b2064-1229-466d-b90a-999996714029

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the supply of Microscope objective in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold), and the contract period is from 7th February 2023 to 31st March 2023. The award value is GBP 14,866.6, and the buying organisation can be contacted via coreservices@uksbs.co.uk.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry to compete for supplying Microscope objectives. Businesses well-suited to compete should focus on providing quality laboratory equipment. Nikon UK, a large-scale supplier, won the contract, indicating opportunities for established businesses in the sector.

## 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 Microscope objective for UKRI-STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c4ea60-73a4-4ec1-86c9-1f98c2a8f84e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,866 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,866 |
| 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 | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c4ea60-73a4-4ec1-86c9-1f98c2a8f84e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c4ea60-73a4-4ec1-86c9-1f98c2a8f84e
  8th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76444525-ba2b-48c7-a384-9e560479ede3

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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