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title: "UKRI Guava EasyCyte 8HT system"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c56c76bd-ec95-4cfd-8dcd-8926e6df59da"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-10-03"
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# UKRI Guava EasyCyte 8HT system

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c56c76bd-ec95-4cfd-8dcd-8926e6df59da

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of a Guava EasyCyte 8HT system by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a government contracting authority based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for cytometers, with a total value of £49,719. The tender was completed with the award dated 22nd September 2019. The contract period commenced the following day, 23rd September 2019, and will last until 23rd March 2021. This procurement was initiated as a single tender action, reflecting its classification as being below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or distribute cytometers and related laboratory equipment would be best positioned to compete for future opportunities from the UK Shared Business Services Limited, given their status as a recognised buyer in the public sector. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts that contribute to their growth in the competitive scientific supply market.

## Notice

The purchase of Guava EasyCyte 8HT system for MRC, LMS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1035a6d4-f45f-434c-acd1-321f3624148a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 23 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,719 |
| 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 | LUMINEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1035a6d4-f45f-434c-acd1-321f3624148a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1035a6d4-f45f-434c-acd1-321f3624148a
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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