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title: "Service Contract renewal for Benchtop Micrscopes"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-01-30"
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# Service Contract renewal for Benchtop Micrscopes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84212631-ff98-457e-a660-c3c5facd2e8c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking a service contract renewal for benchtop microscopes. This contract falls within the industry category of microscopes and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period closing on 29 January 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 29 November 2019, with an awarded value of £48,944.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and services, particularly those capable of delivering preventative maintenance for microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement, given their flexibility and often lower overhead compared to larger firms. Companies like K-Tec Microscope Services Ltd, which have experience in the microscopy field, could leverage this contract to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

This contract is for the renewal of the preventative maintenance of light microscopes within the LMB Labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28abe513-2fae-454f-8a6e-a32c6c130d95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,944 |
| 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 | K-TEC MICROSCOPE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2019 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28abe513-2fae-454f-8a6e-a32c6c130d95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28abe513-2fae-454f-8a6e-a32c6c130d95
  30th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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