Award

GSS25057 - Fast Servo Controller

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "GSS25057 - Fast Servo Controller," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The industry category for this procurement is miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. The process has reached the Award stage, with key dates including the tender closing on 19th January 2025 and the contract period running from 20th January 2025 to 21st January 2025. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation exercise below the threshold, resulting in a contract valued at £14,660 GBP. The notice states this is a contract award notice and not a call for competition, with the award published on 21st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in general and special-purpose machinery. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the project's scale and nature. The awarding supplier, Photonic Solutions Ltd, demonstrates that businesses within the machinery and technology sectors can secure government contracts through a competitive quotation process. Entrepreneurs in these industries should note the streamlined procurement method used, indicating efficient opportunities for more straightforward entry into governmental markets.

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Notice Title

GSS25057 - Fast Servo Controller

Notice Description

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b04aa2-e8b5-400e-adff-ed7555181d17
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

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