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title: "UK SBS RE18409 Telemicroscope"
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# UK SBS RE18409 Telemicroscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b84b764d-b7ba-4c70-ba98-a24f57ccb99d

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "UK SBS RE18409 Telemicroscope," was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), primarily focusing on the purchase of tele-microscopes for high-resolution imaging. Classified under the CPV code 38000000, which covers laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, this procurement is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period having ended on 16th October 2018. The contract duration is set from 25th October 2018 to 25th October 2022, with an award value of £100,000, recently published on 20th November 2018.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate in the supply of high-tech imaging equipment. Companies engaged in the manufacture or supply of laboratory and optical instruments, particularly those specialising in tele-microscopes or similar technology, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the open procurement method allows for a wider range of suppliers to engage, offering a valuable chance for growth and partnerships in this technical field.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of tele-microscopes for high resolution imaging at long working distances over the operational range of approximately 1 - 2m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd93b62e-f1a5-4370-b55c-00fe6b7845e6 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2018 - 19 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | QUESTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd93b62e-f1a5-4370-b55c-00fe6b7845e6
- 27 Sep 2018 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee58c89-019b-430e-8104-3d834fe87359

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd93b62e-f1a5-4370-b55c-00fe6b7845e6
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee58c89-019b-430e-8104-3d834fe87359
  27th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cbefd82-c16e-4602-8851-0cbac2e41490
  RE18409 Telemicroscope ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be4cde10-af2e-4b00-bdf8-245a313df89f
  RE18409 Telemicroscope ITQQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9af9b9f-794d-45d7-a81d-7463a1f32bf3
  RE18409 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2f6fce4-2dba-4b1b-9bbe-a463c37408fe
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c889c0e-2279-4e78-b3b3-eb3314e9af49
  Bidder Training

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