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title: "UKRI RE21657- IP S Modular Histology Slide Printer- Competitive Quotation"
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# UKRI RE21657- IP S Modular Histology Slide Printer- Competitive Quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aca9f8a-8c03-4261-b198-78ec67e58a8f

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved UK Shared Business Services Limited, which recently awarded a contract for the "UKRI RE21657 - IP S Modular Histology Slide Printer" following a competitive quotation exercise. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and has a contract value of £34,489.50. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract period commenced on 16th December 2021, concluding on 28th January 2022. The delivery address for the equipment is located in OX11 0FA, England. The tender period ended on 15th December 2021, signalling the conclusion of the tender phase.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the lab equipment sector, allowing them to participate in public contracts with a lower threshold for competition. Businesses engaged in manufacturing, supplying, or servicing laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on precision devices, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Opportunities to collaborate with established suppliers like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd may also arise, further enhancing business networks within the industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for IP S Modular Histology Slide Printer UKRI, MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee6ca95-3243-4a22-b75e-414533ee2845 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,489 |
| 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

- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee6ca95-3243-4a22-b75e-414533ee2845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee6ca95-3243-4a22-b75e-414533ee2845
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf839783-0560-4e1e-be9c-0ee280e67104

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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