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title: "UKRI - RE20210 - Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-04-07"
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# UKRI - RE20210 - Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98b20138-9145-4933-8b2b-d4944647e664

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to award a contract titled "UKRI - RE20210 - Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing" in the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This award, which has been completed, concerns a direct procurement method, specifically through a single tender action justified under regulations that indicate competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract's total value is £79,257.60, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The contract delivery address is located in OX11 0RD, England, and the deadline for the tender period ended on 26 March 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the servicing of optical and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in providing such technical services. Companies that focus on precision instruments and have an understanding of exclusive intellectual property rights would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts within this category. With the awarded contract currently held by Carl Zeiss Ltd, those businesses offering innovative servicing solutions could explore similar procurement opportunities with UK Shared Business Services Limited or related entities in the sector.

## Notice

Award notice for Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing. Direct award justified under PCR 2015: Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons & (iii) The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d4281a-0105-4e4a-bb4f-952d34e93b7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,257 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,257 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d4281a-0105-4e4a-bb4f-952d34e93b7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d4281a-0105-4e4a-bb4f-952d34e93b7f
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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