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GSS25032 - Acousto-Optic Modulators

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 14:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GSS25032 - Acousto-Optic Modulators" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This competitive quotation process, under the industry category of acoustic devices (CPV: 32342400), has reached the award stage. The contract valued at £51,000 started on 21 January 2025 and will end on 26 March 2025, with delivery to Oxfordshire (OX11 0QX). The procurement was aimed at acquiring goods, specifically acoustic devices, and involved a competitive quotation under a limited procurement method. The award was published on 24 January 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to its competitive nature and procurement method. The contract was awarded to Photon Lines Ltd, a company based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, indicating that companies with specialised expertise in acoustic devices and those already within the vicinity might find similar future tenders advantageous. By engaging in competitive quotations below the threshold, SMEs are well-suited to compete effectively in this domain, potentially leading to further collaborations and governmental contracts that could foster long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25032 - Acousto-Optic Modulators

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via a competitive quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e86a907-7490-4bf5-b602-af5a6f8d4715
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba23a8-e89b-490c-96c5-bd502ceab8f8
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 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

PHOTON LINES

Further Information

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