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title: "GSS23659 - Prep Col Lock and load"
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# GSS23659 - Prep Col Lock and load

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eca771a3-5647-4a19-8a8f-f4d1c2ecfd36

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited recently awarded a contract for a Prep Col Lock and load requirement in the industry category of chromatographic scanners. The procurement process was conducted using a Limited competitive quotation method with a total contract value of £15,453.39. The contract period spans from 31st August 2023 to 29th December 2023, and the procurement stage has been completed. The buying organisation, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, located in SWINDON, England, was the contracting authority for this tender.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in providing goods in the chromatographic scanners category. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in this industry are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The nature of the procurement method, being a Limited competitive quotation, indicates a streamlined process suitable for businesses seeking to enter or expand in this market. The contract award date was 31st August 2023, signalling potential future opportunities with the UK Shared Business Services Limited in similar procurements.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Prep Col Lock and load. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d597fd-9dc6-4fe8-9097-a694ec548359 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2023 - 29 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,453 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,453 |
| 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 | CHROMEX SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38522000 - Chromatographic scanners

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d597fd-9dc6-4fe8-9097-a694ec548359
- 12 Sep 2023 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d597fd-9dc6-4fe8-9097-a694ec548359

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d597fd-9dc6-4fe8-9097-a694ec548359
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9666313-f3a4-49f9-ba3f-f429e40b4cf1

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