Award

UKRI Mass Photometer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Jul 2020 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The UKRI Mass Photometer procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the supply of laboratory equipment and is classified under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender was processed as a single tender action, justified due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with an award value of £68,500. The contract period runs from 7th July 2020 to 6th July 2021. The procurement stages included planning and tender, with the tender period closing on 23rd June 2020.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to engage in similar tenders in the future. Companies specialising in precision instruments or those with unique technical capabilities that cater to specific laboratory needs would find this procurement suitable for growth. As this award showcases a direct procurement method, it highlights the potential for niche suppliers to secure contracts without the extensive competition often seen in open tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI Mass Photometer

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of a Mass Photometer. Single tender action was justified under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, and also Regulation 32, b, (iii) The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a8d542-4eec-4bbe-820c-66c00ba4b000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a38d4c1-566f-4fcb-b2f9-e3e24865f3fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£68,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2020 - 6 Jul 2021 6-12 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
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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

REFEYN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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