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title: "RE21556 - Freeze dryer - UKRI"
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# RE21556 - Freeze dryer - UKRI

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3869cda-4fdb-4f91-b549-08d022df2559

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "RE21556 - Freeze dryer - UKRI" was awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a significant procurement authority located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, completing a tender initiated through a limited procurement method known as competitive quotation, which was below the threshold. The contract was finalised after a competitive quote exercise, with an award value of £12,795 GBP. The contract period commenced on November 4, 2021, and is set to conclude on December 31, 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in laboratory equipment manufacturing or supply. Companies with expertise in precision instruments would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging their capabilities to meet the needs of organisations like UKRI. Additionally, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions in this niche market may find significant growth potential within such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Purchase order for a Freeze dryer for UKRI - STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb986c7-1fe2-4c47-95e1-d1d87db53b08 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,795 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE LIFE SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 07:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb986c7-1fe2-4c47-95e1-d1d87db53b08
- 4 Nov 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb986c7-1fe2-4c47-95e1-d1d87db53b08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb986c7-1fe2-4c47-95e1-d1d87db53b08
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/79a13de2-405a-44d7-82c0-a96578290994

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