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title: "UKRI- GSS24787 Confocal Microscope Accessory Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI- GSS24787 Confocal Microscope Accessory Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8202f12d-57db-44ee-b051-f25e7d26f51d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) concerns the supply of a Confocal Microscope Accessory. This award notice follows a competitive quotation exercise for the delivery of a Definite Focus 3 accessory, classified under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The procurement method used was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract, valued at £18,716.40, has been awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd (Zeiss) and covers a period starting from 16 October 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025. The items will be delivered to OX11 0FA, and UKRI-MRC is the end beneficiary of this procurement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment and accessories. SMEs can particularly benefit from such procurement exercises due to the suitability requirements noted in the tender, which are focused on small to medium enterprises. Companies that excel in manufacturing or supplying high-end microscopy accessories can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their relationship with UK public institutions, potentially leading to more future opportunities and business growth.

## 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 Confocal Microscope Accessory Definite Focus 3 to UKRI- MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d11e-5b0f-4525-91d5-8ad099644ce0 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,716 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,716 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d11e-5b0f-4525-91d5-8ad099644ce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d11e-5b0f-4525-91d5-8ad099644ce0
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a68204a1-20fe-47fa-841e-743206986f56

## Notice URLs

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

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