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title: "UKRI - RE20713 - VIA Freeze Controlled Rate Freezer"
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# UKRI - RE20713 - VIA Freeze Controlled Rate Freezer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e767d669-9a1b-454f-ba65-8b234e6b962b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract titled "UKRI - RE20713 - VIA Freeze Controlled Rate Freezer" for the purchase of a Controlled Rate Freezer. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was classified as a limited procurement method, utilising a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 18th December 2020 and is set to conclude on 17th December 2021. The public procurement took place in Swindon, England, with a total contract value of £25,312.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory and scientific equipment sector to expand their business operations. Companies offering equipment and services related to laboratory technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those capable of meeting the requirements for controlled rate freezers. Engaging in this procurement can enhance market presence and foster growth for businesses looking to establish partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a Controlled Rate Freezer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac88d4d-9c1c-4379-be1d-00b7359f567d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,312 |
| 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 | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac88d4d-9c1c-4379-be1d-00b7359f567d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac88d4d-9c1c-4379-be1d-00b7359f567d
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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