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title: "UKRI - RE20286 - Purchase of an Automatic Tape collecting Ultramicrotome"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-06-15"
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# UKRI - RE20286 - Purchase of an Automatic Tape collecting Ultramicrotome

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b29de07-991f-42d4-8985-e38724686703

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking suppliers for the purchase of an Automatic Tape collecting Ultramicrotome, classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action due to a lack of competition for technical reasons. The tender period concluded on 5th June 2020, with the award date set for 8th June 2020. The total contract value is approximately £116,894.28, with the contract period extending from 8th June to 14th August 2020, located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly for those specialising in precision instruments. Companies that can meet the specific technical requirements and possess the ability to provide high-quality laboratory goods would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the procurement process accessible, given the single tender action approach that allows for targeted proposals in specialised areas.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of an Automatic Tape collecting Ultramicrotome. Single tender action was justified under 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/fbd864d8-f510-4855-9a9d-595f2ef9be89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,894 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,894 |
| 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 | LABTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd864d8-f510-4855-9a9d-595f2ef9be89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd864d8-f510-4855-9a9d-595f2ef9be89
  15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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