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UK SBS PR19131 FREIA CHOPPER SYSTEM DISC ASSEMBLIES

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jan 2020 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Freia Chopper System Disc Assemblies to Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and was conducted through a limited procurement method by means of a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to specific regulatory exemption criteria. The contract, valued at £301,000, is effective from 22nd January 2020 to 31st January 2022, with the tender period concluded on 21st January 2020.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses with specialised capabilities in the design and manufacture of bespoke equipment, particularly those involved in neutron chopper technology. Given the specific technical requirements and competition limitations outlined, businesses with advanced manufacturing capabilities or those who can demonstrate relevant expertise in producing similar complex geometries may find this an advantageous contract to pursue. As such, smaller firms with niche specialisations or larger entities looking to expand their portfolio in this technical arena may benefit from engaging in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR19131 FREIA CHOPPER SYSTEM DISC ASSEMBLIES

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to purchase Freia Chopper System Disc Assemblies. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (a) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below : * No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure * The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: The neutron choppers that will be used in FREIA system are bespoke and have specific technical requirements as the discs are larger than conventional discs with complex geometric design. The proposed material composition of these discs must provide the required performance and meet the technical specifications. Currently there is no other supplier other than Airbus who has the technical capability and resources to carry out designing and manufacturing these unique neutron choppers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c52878c-97b3-4b41-b18a-d397c6be1322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec87ea0c-ae9b-4bef-8727-7530db675eef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£301,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£301,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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