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title: "C-Trap Upgrade"
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# C-Trap Upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d87a01ee-40ec-47fc-a5bd-0645d983d208

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking an upgrade for the C-Trap instrument, a procurement classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender was awarded to Lumicks B.V. for a total value of £51,296, and the contract period is set from 3rd July 2019 to 30th November 2019. This process was completed as a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 25th June 2019. The work will be carried out in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in instrument upgrades. Companies that can demonstrate similar project experience or those that are recognised suppliers of laboratory equipment may find this tender aligns with their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities within this sector as they can leverage their specialized knowledge to compete effectively.

## Notice

This requirement is for an upgrade to the C-Trap instrument owned by UK Research and Innovation - MRC. The upgrade shall be completed by the original supplier Lumicks B.V.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60bdd45-fcc2-40d7-b8b0-fdae45df4da0 |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,296 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUMICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60bdd45-fcc2-40d7-b8b0-fdae45df4da0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60bdd45-fcc2-40d7-b8b0-fdae45df4da0
  19th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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