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UK SBS Custom IR Detector

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Mar 2017 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the custom-built IR detector, titled "UK SBS Custom IR Detector," is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the instruments for checking physical characteristics, and takes place in Swindon, England. The tender was concluded on 3rd March 2017, with the contract period set to begin on 6th March 2017 and extend until 31st March 2017. The procurement method used was limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced instrumentation, particularly in sectors related to pharmaceuticals and high-tech developments. Companies with expertise in superlattice technology and molecular beam epitaxy would be well-positioned to compete, as the successful supplier, Lancaster University, will provide a cutting-edge solution for research into new pharmaceutical interactions. This contract, valued at £40,225, highlights a niche area where specialised suppliers can thrive and foster growth within the scientific community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS Custom IR Detector

Notice Description

We require custom-built IR detector using superlattice technology with ultra-specialised Molecular Beam epitaxy. This is required by CLF in order to carry out groundbreaking work on the effects of new pharmaceutical drugs within the body. By doing this, they are able to see how the drugs actually interact with biological chemicals before testing is carried out on live animals and human beings. This includes strained layers of Indium, Arsenic and Antimony.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed4b0-a7da-4f55-a79f-a60fbaef91c2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38550000 - Meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 30 days
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 1ET
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

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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