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UKRI - RE21276 - Optical Table Assembly

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Mar 2021 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the UKRI - RE21276 contract for the purchase of an Optical Table Assembly, valued at £28,456.80. This contract was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, and is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender was awarded on 16 March 2021, following a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations. The contract period runs from 16 March 2021 until 30 June 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 15 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those that can supply laboratory instruments or similar goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially if they possess the capability to deliver optical assemblies and related equipment. Engaging with contracts like this can help propel growth by providing access to larger public sector projects and establishing valuable connections within the industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI - RE21276 - Optical Table Assembly

Notice Description

This contract is for the Purchase of an Optical Table Assembly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d1cd-9b7a-4fc1-b175-942926dc28ed
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
SME

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
£28,456 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,456 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 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
Scientific Research
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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