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title: "UKRI-GSS24601 QuantStudio service Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI-GSS24601 QuantStudio service Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-988518bf-c3dc-4580-a528-ee4782143e73

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for a 12-month service contract dedicated to servicing and maintaining QuantStudio Instruments for UKRI-MRC. This award, referenced as GSS24601, falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The contract is valued at £23,011.20 GBP and was awarded on 12th August 2024. The service will commence on 28th September 2024 and conclude on 27th September 2025, with services provided in England, particularly in the W12 0NN postal area. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation below the threshold, indicating a limited procurement process that has been finalised with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment services, especially SMEs that meet the suitability criteria. With the demand for precise maintenance of high-value laboratory instruments, businesses with expertise in technical service and support in this domain can secure long-term contracts and build a strong portfolio. Life Technologies Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has already been awarded this contract, showcasing the potential for other businesses to follow suit in future opportunities within this highly specialised and technical market 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 the Supply of 12-month service contract for servicing and maintaining of QuanStudio Instruments to UKRI- MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfc8292-aa82-459b-abe6-ffc00cf938d3 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,011 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,011 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 07:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfc8292-aa82-459b-abe6-ffc00cf938d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfc8292-aa82-459b-abe6-ffc00cf938d3
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db31a9d0-a359-4114-968b-d9250b8b3ece

## Notice URLs

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

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