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title: "UKRI- GSS24870 Imaging Instrument Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI- GSS24870 Imaging Instrument Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b1d346a-aec4-4419-80ea-77f83646504b

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the competitive quotation of the "UKRI- GSS24870 Imaging Instrument" under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)." This concluded tender, classified under CPV code 38000000, resulted in the supply of an imaging instrument including licenses for IQTL and a control PC, with a 48-month warranty. This procurement process falls under a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period started on 21 November 2024 and will end on 31 March 2025. The goods will be delivered to a location in postal code W12 0NN, with a total contract value of £34,046.15.

The award notice for this tender indicates significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to grow by participating in competitive procurement exercises. The awarded supplier, Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd, showcases that large-scale companies in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors can also secure such contracts. This procurement, by offering a contract below the threshold, emphasises the opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete and expand their business through public sector contracts.

## 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 Imaging Instrument Including Licences for IQTL and control PC with 48 month warranty to UKRI- MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59099bfd-e872-4f2f-9da2-e98f1fb6c151 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,046 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,046 |
| 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 | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59099bfd-e872-4f2f-9da2-e98f1fb6c151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59099bfd-e872-4f2f-9da2-e98f1fb6c151
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8566c389-5830-4c8a-a675-59d43002699c

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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