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title: "GSS25021 - Sartorius Cubis(r) II Microbalances."
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# GSS25021 - Sartorius Cubis(r) II Microbalances.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bb300eb-9c3b-4621-a80b-0d1b353b7ae2

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the award for the supply of Sartorius Cubis® II Microbalances, classified under weighing machinery and scales (CPV code: 42923000). This competitive quotation process, designed for goods procurement, culminated with the completion status marked on 12th January 2025, following the end of the tender period. The contract, worth £17,806.20, has started on 13th January 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2025, with deliveries expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in precision weighing equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which were considered suitable for this procurement. VWR International Ltd., a SME, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating opportunities for similarly scaled companies to thrive in competitive quotation environments. Businesses in the relevant industry category looking to enhance their public sector portfolios should view similar opportunities as highly advantageous.

## Notice

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of Sartorius Cubis(r) II Microbalances for UK Research and Innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d893173c-8f23-42f7-8fea-c7ccc4362460 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,806 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,806 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d893173c-8f23-42f7-8fea-c7ccc4362460

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d893173c-8f23-42f7-8fea-c7ccc4362460
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/648f4a0c-9267-4558-9944-d846ca146d3e

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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