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UKRI- GSS25111 - Aurora Column Competitive quotation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) has completed a procurement process for the supply of an Aurora Column for spectrometers, under the tender ID GSS25111. The process was conducted as a competitive quotation below the threshold, falling under the industry category of Spectrometers (CPV code 38433000). The contract, worth £10,120.51, commences on 6th February 2025 and concludes on 30th May 2025, with deliveries to be made to the postal area CB2 0QH. The award was announced on 7th February 2025, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply and shipment of precision instruments, like spectrometers. The procurement method supports competitive quotations, which can be beneficial for businesses looking to establish a foothold in government contracts. Companies with a focus on scientific equipment and efficient logistics management would find this procurement particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI- GSS25111 - Aurora Column 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 Aurora Column for spectrometers and shipping to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5384612d-5af1-460c-84e5-88058d15cebe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8213fb1-457a-46dd-90a0-51dd43f2a809
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

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 30 May 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

ION OPTICKS

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