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title: "UKRI RE20740 Fluorescence Dissection Microscope"
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# UKRI RE20740 Fluorescence Dissection Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0f8760a-51ff-49a6-a79c-d15d52b8ef41

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the tender for a Fluorescence Dissection Microscope (ID: RE20740). This procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes, with a total contract value of £27,895.66. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, and the contract period started on 4th January 2021 and ended on 18th January 2021. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2021, necessitating prompt submissions by interested suppliers. The delivery location is in Swindon, England, with the relevant postcode being CB2 0QH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy technologies. Given that the process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing microscopy instruments, as well as those providing scientific research solutions, would be well positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Olympus (UK) Ltd., exemplifies a suitable participant, indicating the competitive landscape for similar businesses aiming to expand into public sector contracts.

## Notice

Award Notice for the supply of a Fluorescence Dissection Microscope for UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d8d1e3-6caa-4758-ba97-607aec025c50 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 18 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,895 |
| 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 | OLYMPUS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d8d1e3-6caa-4758-ba97-607aec025c50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d8d1e3-6caa-4758-ba97-607aec025c50
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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