Award

EPAC Optic Bundle

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Jan 2025 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a competitive quotation exercise for the procurement of an EPAC Optic Bundle under the industry category of Optical Instruments (CPV ID: 38600000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the value of the contract amounting to GBP 31,757. The contract, awarded on 22nd January 2025, involves delivery within the United Kingdom and covers the period from 24th January 2025 to 26th March 2025. This contract was not a call for competition but a notice of award following a limited procurement method.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were deemed suitable for this procurement. The awarded contract to Manx Precision Optics Ltd showcases a successful engagement in the sector. Businesses equipped to deliver optical goods with competitive pricing strategies would find similar tenders highly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and market presence within the UK's optical instruments industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPAC Optic Bundle

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
ocds-b5fd17-b6ed7a0b-d20f-4726-95e6-cda7ccbc71c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f28c05-0ba8-4fde-ab78-e0a19db79822
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

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

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,757 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,757 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 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
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

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

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