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title: "RE19206 - UKRI - Service Contract Renewal for Confocal Microscopes"
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# RE19206 - UKRI - Service Contract Renewal for Confocal Microscopes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ccf6a03-12b5-4527-997a-989e0188b359

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a service contract renewal for Confocal Microscopes, valued at £44,663.42, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is in the award stage, with the award date recorded as 7th August 2019. The contract is set to start on 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st August 2021. The services will be conducted at the UKRI MRC London laboratory by Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, and the tender process followed is a direct procurement method, deemed a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory services and equipment maintenance to expand their business portfolios. Businesses offering servicing and maintenance for laboratory apparatus, particularly those with expertise in optical and precision equipment, would be well-suited to compete in future related tenders. Engaging in this process could enable them to establish long-term relationships with significant buyers in the public sector, thereby facilitating growth and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

This is a contract for the Servicing and Maintenance of Confocal Microscopes. The servicing will be carried out at UKRI MRC London laboratory by Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4dc9ee4-5daa-4b0d-8b4d-9ad09911c4a0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,663 |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2019 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4dc9ee4-5daa-4b0d-8b4d-9ad09911c4a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4dc9ee4-5daa-4b0d-8b4d-9ad09911c4a0
  3rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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