---
title: "UKRI RE20298 Automatic Ultramicrotome"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-06-18"
---

# UKRI RE20298 Automatic Ultramicrotome

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to acquire an Automatic Ultramicrotome for use in advanced imaging at the UKRI LMB, funded by a contract worth £54,968.60. This procurement falls under the medical imaging equipment category and was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15th June 2020, with the contract period commencing from 16th June 2020 and running until 30th June 2021, located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in imaging technology. Companies capable of supplying advanced medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in microtomy and related services, would be well-positioned to compete. The awarded contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd highlights the competitive nature and the potential for similar businesses to gain contracts in this field.

## Notice

Automatic ultramicrotome for sample preparation for advanced imaging for UKRI LMB, MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7460bd-1b92-4c2e-aba0-388a9bebbc33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,968 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,968 |
| 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) LTD LARCH HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2020 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7460bd-1b92-4c2e-aba0-388a9bebbc33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7460bd-1b92-4c2e-aba0-388a9bebbc33
  18th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab45a3be-c170-4811-abd1-e973010ce6c0.json.