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title: "UKRI Hardware Autofocus upgrade"
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# UKRI Hardware Autofocus upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ee588fd-1eb0-4040-956e-1a9820313a9b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for the "UKRI Hardware Autofocus upgrade," focusing on microscopy services. This activity falls under the industry category of microscopes (CPV code: 38510000) and is situated in Swindon, England. The procurement process followed a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 15th September 2021 and is set to conclude on 20th October 2021. The tender period ended on 14th September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment and microscopy sectors, particularly those that offer specialist hardware upgrades or similar services. As the awarded contract was for a considerable amount of £24,172, companies with experience in high-precision scientific instruments and upgrades would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. Smaller enterprises and SMEs in this field may particularly benefit, given the accessibility of the procurement method used.

## Notice

Award notice for the hardware autofocus upgrade on a confocal microscope at UKRI- MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60b0881-d228-4f8c-8f0f-1035e0ec6b6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 20 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,172 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,171 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60b0881-d228-4f8c-8f0f-1035e0ec6b6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60b0881-d228-4f8c-8f0f-1035e0ec6b6c
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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