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UKRI - RE20168 - Optical Tables and Legs

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Mar 2020 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the purchase of NEXUS Optical Tables and rigid legs by UK Shared Business Services Limited, operating in the laboratory and optical equipment industry. The competitive quotation tender (below threshold) was completed following a proposal submission period that ended on 5th March 2020, leading to a contract award on 6th March 2020. The total value of the contract was £28,694.13, with the contract period running from 6th March 2020 to 30th April 2020, located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents various business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality optical tables and accessories are well-positioned to compete, supported by the nature of the limited procurement method which tends to favour competitive bids from niche suppliers in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE20168 - Optical Tables and Legs

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of NEXUS Optical Tables and high sets of rigid legs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61933a5b-c2cd-446e-ab5d-f01967722f80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd0175c-094d-4f24-8be6-b698068adfef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,694 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,694 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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