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title: "UKRI - RE20519 - RE20519 - Renewal of Service contract for our LSR Fortessa"
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published: "2020-10-06"
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# UKRI - RE20519 - RE20519 - Renewal of Service contract for our LSR Fortessa

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-954d9cbc-4715-4913-bb01-4019a2b3a736

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a tender for the renewal of a service contract for the LSR Fortessa, valued at £32,812, which falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement process was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method and has reached the award stage as of 27th September 2020. The contract period commenced on 28th September 2020 and will extend until 27th September 2022, with delivery taking place in Swindon (postal code CB2 0QH).

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance. Businesses in the scientific and engineering sectors, especially those focusing on equipment used in laboratory settings, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with contracts like this can assist companies in expanding their portfolios within the public sector and enhance their visibility in a growing market.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of 2 year service cover on the LSR Fortessa.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510689ec-bb7f-4ff5-a94f-41382640ea8b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,812 |
| 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 | CYTOMETRIC ENGINEERING LTD T/A FLOWCEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510689ec-bb7f-4ff5-a94f-41382640ea8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510689ec-bb7f-4ff5-a94f-41382640ea8b
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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