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title: "Centrifuge Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d216e137-b755-4d2e-8f53-47a00c90b08d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-03-19"
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# Centrifuge Service Contract

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d216e137-b755-4d2e-8f53-47a00c90b08d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Centrifuge Service Contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the Medical Research Council, valued at £294,945.24. The service contract covers a period of three years, commencing on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This contract falls under the Repair and Maintenance Services sector (CPV code 50000000) and was completed using a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was officially awarded on 26th February 2019, after the tender period ended on 25th February 2019, and the announcement was published on 19th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in repair and maintenance services, to expand their operations within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, given the potential for similar contracts in the future as needs arise. Companies capable of delivering high-quality servicing solutions for medical or scientific equipment are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, thereby contributing to their business growth and visibility in the industry.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of a centrifuge service contract for a period of 3 years. A single source action was undertaken for this requirement. The service contract has been put in place for the Medical Research Council. The contract was awarded to Beckman Coulter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c005cf-234c-4adb-921a-27ea2a29b716 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294,945 |
| 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 | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2019 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c005cf-234c-4adb-921a-27ea2a29b716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c005cf-234c-4adb-921a-27ea2a29b716
  19th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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