--- title: "Slide Scanner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2016-12-19" --- # Slide Scanner Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab647e31-385d-4d8a-a6b1-de2b19b41156.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is currently facilitating a tender process for the procurement of a slide scanning microscope system, an important asset for the Medical Resource Council (MRC) to support their new research group at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Microscopes (38510000), is at the tender stage and was published on 19 December 2016. The deadline for submissions is set for 20 January 2017, with an estimated contract value of £200,000, while the contract period is expected to commence on 14 February 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2017. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment and microsystems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nature of the procurement method being open. Companies with experience in medical research tools, laboratory technologies, and related services would be well suited to compete for this contract, potentially aiding in their growth and enhancing their portfolio within the healthcare sector. ## Notice UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for Medical Resource Council (MRC) for a slide scanning microscope system is required for the new research group which has joined the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71dbd1-cf06-47bf-b986-03425bb1d74d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 19 Dec 2016 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71dbd1-cf06-47bf-b986-03425bb1d74d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71dbd1-cf06-47bf-b986-03425bb1d74d 19th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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