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title: "Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope"
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# Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-779b46fa-5931-491f-a8b8-4d7778b430a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to purchase a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope as part of the framework LAB1015 for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. This tender has been completed, with the award valuing £314,501.75. The contract period commenced on 12 November 2020 and concludes on 31 March 2021, with the tender period ending on 11 November 2020. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The location of the buyer is in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in optical and laboratory apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a beneficial opportunity, as the procurement has a specific focus on suppliers that can meet the sophisticated requirements of advanced imaging technology. Companies that are well-positioned to compete are those offering innovative laboratory solutions, equipped to handle similar high-value contracts under existing framework agreements.

## Notice

The contract is for the purchase of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope. This order is a call-off of framework LAB1015 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment, Supply of.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd352fc6-e396-486c-8256-6b753e47b4e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,501 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £314,501 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd352fc6-e396-486c-8256-6b753e47b4e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd352fc6-e396-486c-8256-6b753e47b4e8
  12th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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