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UKRI - RE20345 - 400g of High Purity Caesium

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jul 2020 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the purchase of 400g of high purity caesium. The contract, valued at £36,320, is classified under the goods category and follows a single tender action procurement method. It was completed on 21st July 2020, with the contract period running from the same date until 20th July 2021. The delivery address is located in Swindon, England. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-purity materials, particularly those that can meet specifications for caesium. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement process was designed to facilitate additional deliveries from existing suppliers. Companies with a focus on chemical supply or those experienced in working with scientific organisations would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE20345 - 400g of High Purity Caesium

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of 400g of high purity caesium. This contract was placed in compliance with PCR 2015 (as amended) Regulation 32 (5)(b) - For additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/127e8c27-4649-40ef-9523-3e1bee5a4264
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14771000 - Caesium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2020 - 20 Jul 2021 6-12 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
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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

ALBEMARLE GERMANY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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