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BE25018 - Blinds for Discovery Building

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jan 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) required the supply and delivery of roller blinds for the Discovery Building and awarded the contract following a competitive quotation process. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, this procurement fell under the CPV code "39515400" for blinds. The total contract value was £10,404.06. The tender was categorised under "goods" and utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. With the procurement phase now completed, the contract period spanned from 29 January 2025 to 28 February 2025. The delivery address is based in CB3 0ET, England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Spectrum Supply Ltd T/A Umbra, which can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their business with public sector clientele. Given the competitive nature of the quotation process, businesses that can provide quality goods under budget constraints are well-suited for these opportunities. Companies with a focus on manufacturing or supplying blinds, particularly those capable of meeting short delivery timelines, would find such procurement processes conducive to business growth.

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Notice Title

BE25018 - Blinds for Discovery Building

Notice Description

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Roller Blinds. This was awarded following a competitive quotation process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a8e3358-0a6c-4c99-b9e1-7a012bbdc149
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b13030-a89f-435f-a14c-cf88af65c335
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39515400 - Blinds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,404 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,404 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 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
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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

SPECTRUM SUPPLY LTD T/A UMBRA

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