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SSARE19085 Wavelength Shifting Fibre

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2019 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender titled "SSARE19085 Wavelength Shifting Fibre" for the supply of wavelength shifting fibre (WLS) for neutron detectors at the Science and Technology Facilities Council. This procurement falls under the goods category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, taking place in the South West region of England. The contract value is £86,138.10, and the procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, as per Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The formally planned timeline had the tender period closing on 18th October 2019, with the contract commencing on 21st October 2019 and running until 6th January 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the optical and laboratory equipment sector. Businesses that can supply precision optical materials and demonstrate compliance with UK procurement regulations would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of the procurement being a single sourcing action may also indicate a demand for specific expertise or unique products, providing a niche opportunity for relevant suppliers to meet the needs of UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

SSARE19085 Wavelength Shifting Fibre

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Wavelength shifting fibre (WLS) for the IMAT and INTER neutron detectors at the Science and Technology Facilities Council. This Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18528a33-bf44-43b3-930b-567b1b295939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f8a94-0508-475a-8c12-3a0f4113100f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,138 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,138 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2019 - 6 Jan 2020 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KURARAY TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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