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title: "UK SBS PR17070 Histology Multistainer with Integrated Coverslipper"
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# UK SBS PR17070 Histology Multistainer with Integrated Coverslipper

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded36727-70ce-4ef5-baa4-a67f33db152d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) acquiring a Histology Multistainer with Integrated Coverslipper for the medical equipment sector. This tender is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of approximately £83,469.13. The tender was published on 21st June 2017, and bids were due by 3rd July 2017. The delivery address for the equipment is in Leicester, England, and the contract is set to commence on 21st July 2017, running until 20th July 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply histopathology tools and laboratory instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with innovative solutions in tissue staining technology. Companies interested in collaborating on this contract should consider registering with the CCS eSourcing Suite to access procurement details and express their interest in future related opportunities.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 03/07/2017 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Our histopathology core facility is currently using antiquated (>20 years old) tissue staining equipment, and coverslips are currently applied to slides manually. We urgently require a new autostainer in order to provide high-quality tissue staining of a standard and consistency suitable for downstream automated analysis, and to support high-quality research. In addition, manual coverslipping of slides is time-consuming and wasteful of expert staff capacity. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 03/07/2017 AT 14:00 HOURS. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9048958-57d2-42eb-8f48-3973b37bcfc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2017 - 20 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,469 |
| 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 | LEICA BIOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9048958-57d2-42eb-8f48-3973b37bcfc7
- 21 Jun 2017 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f080d6bb-417d-49dc-bde8-e68591a431e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9048958-57d2-42eb-8f48-3973b37bcfc7
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f080d6bb-417d-49dc-bde8-e68591a431e9
  21st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c40c32a3-b5a3-4bb8-ac52-99e0dec32f52
  PR17070 ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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