Award

Computer Upgrade

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:48

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10 Jan 2024 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the procurement process titled "Computer Upgrade" in the industry category of "Super computer." The procurement, based in Swindon, was under a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold) and concluded with the contract award to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED. The tender period ended on 7 November 2023, with the contract period running from 8 November 2023 to 7 November 2024. The total contract value is £11,330.80 GBP, and the project was tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying computer hardware, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing solutions. Companies similar to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, which are large-scale suppliers, are well-suited to such competitive quotation processes. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can leverage opportunities to foster growth through public procurement contracts, expanding their market presence and contributing to substantial projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Computer Upgrade

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had the requirement for the provision of computer upgrades. This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5262d8ae-28e3-4d50-913b-4d4840c7ad6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e0c518-bc09-44d6-b059-5cb1b02dcc2a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,039 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2023 - 7 Nov 2024 1-2 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 1FL
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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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