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UKRI-GSS25038 Reflective Fiber Optics Collimator Competitive quotation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Jan 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the "UKRI-GSS25038 Reflective Fibre Optics Collimator Competitive Quotation" under the CPV classification 38000000 (Laboratory, optical and precision equipment excluding glasses). The award was made following a competitive quotation exercise, with a total contract value of £13,652.30 GBP. The procurement method used was limited competitive quotation, specifically targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract, which includes the supply of a reflective fibre optics collimator, spectrometer, bandpass filter, fibre adaptor, mount, detector, and amplifier, will be active from 21 January 2025 to 30 April 2025, with delivery to OX11 0QX, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to engage in similar competitive quotation processes in the future. SMEs that excel in producing high-precision optical and laboratory equipment would benefit from participating in such tenders. The well-structured process facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited demonstrates a robust avenue for businesses to establish valuable contracts and expand their market presence within the scientific and research equipment sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-GSS25038 Reflective Fiber Optics Collimator Competitive quotation

Notice Description

***** 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 Reflective Fiber Optics Collimator, Spectrometer, bandpass filter, Fiber Adaptor, mount, detector and amplifier to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3be6afec-7991-486c-b18c-d599631b3882
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020a14e0-c742-49ff-bf37-c1fdba7ff4c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
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
£13,652 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORLABS

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