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title: "BEIS RE19157 - Sartorius MCM5004 Precision Mass Comparator"
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# BEIS RE19157 - Sartorius MCM5004 Precision Mass Comparator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a06ddf10-2b71-4676-b856-93839028f05c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Sartorius MCM5004 Precision Mass Comparator, initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has been completed. This open tender, classified under calibration weights and valued at £13,337.50, concluded on 1st July 2019, with the awarded contract signed on 16th August 2019, set to last until 15th August 2021. The equipment will be delivered to a location in Swindon, England, tailored for a specific research programme within a laboratory setting.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in precision measurement and calibration equipment. Companies manufacturing similar goods or offering advanced scientific instruments may find this a suitable avenue to expand their client base. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that can demonstrate innovative solutions or cost-effective offerings, are encouraged to engage in future tenders in this industry category, as the procurement process promotes inclusive participation from various suppliers.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of a Sartorius MCM5004 Precision Mass Comparator. This is required by BEIS for a programme of research, this particular piece of measuring equipment is required due to the existing infrastructure and current set up in the laboratory. An invitation to quote exercise was undertaken for this process and the contact has been awarded will be to Sartorius UK Limited. The product will be delivered to The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Office for Product Safety & Standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600838f4-e4e1-482e-9999-bceb4968dbad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 15 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,337 |
| 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 | SARTORIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38311210 - Calibration weights
- 42958000 - Weights for weighing machines

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2019 at 09:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600838f4-e4e1-482e-9999-bceb4968dbad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600838f4-e4e1-482e-9999-bceb4968dbad
  21st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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