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title: "UKRI-RE21548 - Custom micromanipulator"
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# UKRI-RE21548 - Custom micromanipulator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfbcee41-20f9-44b7-8c00-ed5bd989a726

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of a custom micromanipulator, identified as UKRI-RE21548, has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £14,110.04. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically through competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 21st October 2021, with the contract running from 22nd October 2021 to 21st January 2022.

This award presents growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the scientific equipment sector. Businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory instruments and precision equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As this procurement was executed through a competitive quotation process, it highlights the potential for smaller innovative firms to participate alongside larger corporations within the public procurement space.

## 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 Custom Micro micromanipulator for Marta's microscope to UKRI- MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17974e-4efb-4b54-8830-1c2f664b2a8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2021 - 21 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,110 |
| 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 | LUIGS & NEUMANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17974e-4efb-4b54-8830-1c2f664b2a8e
- 22 Oct 2021 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17974e-4efb-4b54-8830-1c2f664b2a8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17974e-4efb-4b54-8830-1c2f664b2a8e
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33dcb41f-2456-4f5f-be47-49f2f03dc5df

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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