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title: "UK SBS Polara D304 Transfer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6ce26d6-85bf-4502-8da6-b103d6be0550"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2017-03-08"
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# UK SBS Polara D304 Transfer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6ce26d6-85bf-4502-8da6-b103d6be0550

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS Polara D304 Transfer" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on transport services and decommissioning services within the public sector. The contract, valued at £43,550, involves the dismantling of equipment at the National Institute for Medical Research and its reinstallation at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology. The award date for this contract is 8th March 2017, with an active contract period starting on 9th March 2017 and ending on 31st March 2017. This was a limited procurement process, executed without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and decommissioning services sector, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as the buyer encourages participation from smaller entities. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in dismantling, transporting, and reinstalling scientific apparatus would find this procurement particularly relevant for expanding their service offerings within the healthcare and research sectors.

## Notice

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) requires the dismantling of the Polara D304 at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), transportation and reinstallation at the LMB (MRC). This equipment has been donated to the LMB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587446b5-9d10-433b-937f-f50046a5671c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,550 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587446b5-9d10-433b-937f-f50046a5671c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587446b5-9d10-433b-937f-f50046a5671c
  8th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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