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title: "UKRI GSS24897 Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer service contract- Competitive Quotation"
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# UKRI GSS24897 Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer service contract- Competitive Quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91d714df-4aae-455c-bbce-a4575fc4f925

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concluding with an award notice dated 28 November 2024 for the service contract titled "UKRI GSS24897 Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer service contract - Competitive Quotation." The procurement, classified under the "Research and testing facilities construction work" industry category (CPV code 45214620), took place in Swindon, England, with associated delivery at postal code W12 0NN. The process, which was a competitive quotation below threshold, commenced in the tender stage and has now reached completion, with the contract period spanning from 27 November 2024 to 24 December 2024. The total contract value is £14,891.18 GBP.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses specializing in research and testing equipment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are explicitly noted as suitable. The procurement method—a limited competitive quotation—indicates a streamlined and focused selection process, beneficial for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service for specialised technical equipment. Agilent Technologies has been awarded the contract, reflecting their capability and positioning within the industry. Businesses with similar offerings could leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their portfolios and establish significant partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for Analyzer service Contract to UKRI- MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349cebb6-b84b-48cc-ad9c-89a9567ad24f |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,891 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,891 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349cebb6-b84b-48cc-ad9c-89a9567ad24f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349cebb6-b84b-48cc-ad9c-89a9567ad24f
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d765ca7-f9ae-48e0-a82d-3fb4c37876b2
  Signed contract

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