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title: "GSS25096 - Specialist instrument service"
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# GSS25096 - Specialist instrument service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79c571f9-c5d2-4b41-ace1-3efbc3b8b9d2

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited headquartered in Swindon, England, titled "GSS25096 - Specialist instrument service", falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. This award notice indicates that the contract has been awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the service of specialist instruments. The contract, valued at GBP 14,994.39, began on 31st January 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of precision equipment to gain invaluable experience and build relationships with prominent buyers in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on medical and precision equipment services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Such opportunities not only provide financial gain but also enhance the business's market presence and expertise in servicing sophisticated instruments.

## Notice

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific via competitive quotation for specialist instrument service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b53d-6350-4128-9884-46a2297f7284 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,994 |
| 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 SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b53d-6350-4128-9884-46a2297f7284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b53d-6350-4128-9884-46a2297f7284
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb37aea0-e077-4f29-ae67-9fcf1183defb

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