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UKRI Grating Manufacture

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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31 Jan 2019 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI Grating Manufacture" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, situated in Swindon, England. This tender, classified under Research Laboratory Services (CPV 73111000), focused on the task of re-polishing, re-coating, and grating writing of a Multi-layer Dielectric Grating. It was initiated as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with the contract awarded on 29 January 2019. The contract period commenced on 30 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 17 January 2022. The total value of the contract is £134,546.79, with the completion of the tender process marked as complete on 31 January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in optical grating technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to consider competing for similar contracts, as they may possess the agility and specialised expertise required for such precision work. The successful bidder, Plymouth Grating Laboratory, Inc., exemplifies the type of large-scale supplier that can handle complex projects, and similar firms could enhance their portfolio by engaging in comparable tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI Grating Manufacture

Notice Description

Re-polishing, re-coating, and grating writing of a Multi-layer Dielectric Grating on a 430 mm x 470 mm x 100 mm customer-supplied N-BK7 substrate With a @1500 line per mm ruling used on these gratings this means an accuracy of 0.6micron on the ruling accuracy which in effect means having the original ruling template to reproduce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e373b9c-3900-4f4c-9e26-e3adf8ea4d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff1995c-18b6-4cee-81f7-4e022dfdf197
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,546 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,546 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2019 - 17 Jan 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Scientific Research Category Manager
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLYMOUTH GRATING LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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