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title: "UKRI- RE21520 - Imaging Gel doc Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b603742e-6572-42ea-af56-8efe7e6979c4"
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# UKRI- RE21520 - Imaging Gel doc Instrument

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b603742e-6572-42ea-af56-8efe7e6979c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Imaging Gel doc Instrument, identified as RE21520, was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, targeting the laboratory equipment sector within England. The contract is valued at £25,999 and falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement method employed was a limited process, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, concluding with an award on 13 October 2021. The contract period commenced the following day, 14 October 2021, and is set to expire on 29 October 2021. The delivery address for this contract is located in Cambridge, with a specified postal code of CB2 0QH.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of laboratory goods and related technologies. Businesses that manufacture or distribute optical and precision instruments may particularly benefit from pursuing partnerships or similar contracts within the public procurement framework. The competitive quotation process utilised allows SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering specialised equipment and services to the public sector, thereby expanding their market reach.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of Imaging Gel doc Instrument with software and screens to UKRI- MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fc1219-a9aa-4d63-948c-6b86601545a0 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,999 |
| 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 | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 10:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fc1219-a9aa-4d63-948c-6b86601545a0
- 14 Oct 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fc1219-a9aa-4d63-948c-6b86601545a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fc1219-a9aa-4d63-948c-6b86601545a0
  11th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1e39477-408c-4e14-8582-90df6799d624

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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