Award

BE24227 - Optic Tables

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

31 Oct 2024 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS), based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of optic tables, as part of their laboratory furniture needs. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID BE24227, involved a competitive quotation method below the threshold value. This process, which was concluded on 29th October 2024, led to the awarding of the contract valued at £40,764.77 to Thorlabs Ltd. Delivery will take place within the period from 30th October 2024 to 17th December 2024, at the specified postal code OX11 0QX, tying in with UK Research and Innovation’s requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage with public sector contracts and supply specialised laboratory furniture. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific equipment and laboratory furniture would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The competitive quotation process allows for a straightforward entry, promoting business growth by supplying high-quality products necessary for research and development sectors.

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Notice Title

BE24227 - Optic Tables

Notice Description

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Optic Tables. This was awarded following a competitive quotation process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc6d83a6-3413-4ca3-b3bf-71afb6d959c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387ba105-ed97-4960-a476-bd9dfb3bebd9
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,764 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 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
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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

THORLABS

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