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title: "UKRI-GSS23098 - Microscope including software Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI-GSS23098 - Microscope including software Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f14e8854-abb8-4eba-b068-0c85918b8f1d

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the supply of a Microscope including software. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract value is £17,450 GBP. The procurement process was completed, and the contract period is from 31st January 2023 to 28th February 2023. The buying organization is based in SWINDON, England, and the industry category is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender for the supply of a Microscope including software, awarded to Ash Technologies Distribution UK Ltd, presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering competitive pricing for high-quality laboratory equipment. The contract period allows for timely delivery and installation of the Microscope, creating room for business growth in the precision equipment industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of Microscope including software for UKRI-STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0e0d1b-1662-4e21-9b4a-730d3b953763 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,450 |
| 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 | ASH TECHNOLOGIES DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0e0d1b-1662-4e21-9b4a-730d3b953763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0e0d1b-1662-4e21-9b4a-730d3b953763
  1st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17cb0eff-0724-45d1-90fa-c84fb276aad9

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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