Award

Fast Servo Controller for Laser Locking

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for a "Fast Servo Controller for Laser Locking" in the goods industry category. This contract award notice follows a competitive quote exercise and falls under the classification of controller units (CPV code 42967000). The procurement process, conducted using a limited method, targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £14,660, was awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd., based in Edinburgh. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, and the contract period runs from 20th January 2025 to 16th February 2025, with the award being finalised on 17th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of precision control units and laser technologies. Given the competitive quotation process and the award to an SME, companies in related fields such as electronic controls and photonics, especially smaller enterprises, are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their client base, increase brand visibility, and contribute to growth through public sector contracts. Those with expertise in delivering high-quality, technologically advanced control units will find similar opportunities beneficial for their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fast Servo Controller for Laser Locking

Notice Description

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6fb700e-e321-4ab0-89f1-fc9d4dd46ae5
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42967000 - Controller unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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