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title: "UK SBS BL OJEU RE 160235 Histology Tissue Processor"
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# UK SBS BL OJEU RE 160235 Histology Tissue Processor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcfca881-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involves the tender titled "UK SBS BL OJEU RE 160235 Histology Tissue Processor." This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically focusing on goods. Located in Swindon, England, this tender is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 16th June 2016 and the contract period which runs from 24th June 2016 to 24th June 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a total contract value estimated at £45,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment and related services. As UK SBS emphasises efficiency and value for the public sector, suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in histology tissue processing, along with the capability to provide necessary training, delivery, and warranty services, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering growth and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

**Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement excercise** Histology tissue processor and embedder including training, delivery and warranty UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Additional information: **Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement excercise** 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'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. 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/45457451-2091-4c75-9e72-9cc26e0e996c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2016 - 24 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45457451-2091-4c75-9e72-9cc26e0e996c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45457451-2091-4c75-9e72-9cc26e0e996c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45457451-2091-4c75-9e72-9cc26e0e996c
  7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae98ca2-372b-4bf7-b62f-4c536afc735a
  AW4.1Contract Terms RE160235
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a9f5a51-a8c8-4f0e-83d8-a2e41f115d07
  ITQ-RE160235MRC-Histology Tissue Processor
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e665fb4-e93c-4ba2-a2c7-364238e992ee
  AW4.1Contract Terms RE160235
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b97eb54-1a6f-4c9c-a64a-f8caa4a09f25
  ITQ-RE160235MRC-Histology Tissue Processor

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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