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title: "Support plan for Q Exactive Basic Mass Spectrometer System"
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# Support plan for Q Exactive Basic Mass Spectrometer System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd78a698-aeaa-4828-97bc-e2f165c220cc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, which is based in Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "Support plan for Q Exactive Basic Mass Spectrometer System," falls under the laboratory equipment industry category and was initiated through a direct procurement method. The tender period concluded on 7th May 2020, with the contract period commencing on 20th May 2020 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The total contract value is £51,780.15, and the tender process was carried out due to the absence of competition for technical reasons as stated in the PCR 2015 Regulation 32.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialised in mass spectrometry equipment and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in providing service contracts for scientific instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders can enable businesses to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the UK public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a Support plan for a Q Exactive Basic Mass Spectrometer System. This requirement was purchased in compliance with PCR 2015 (as amended) Regulation 32 - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738deb98-a47a-49ba-a0fa-9805aee698fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,780 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738deb98-a47a-49ba-a0fa-9805aee698fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738deb98-a47a-49ba-a0fa-9805aee698fc
  7th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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