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UKRI- GSS24756 Liquid Helium Competitive quotation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Oct 2024 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the award of a contract for the supply of liquid helium. The procurement falls under the "Helium" industry category, and the contract will involve delivery to the UK Research and Innovation - Science and Technology Facilities Council in Didcot, England, postcode OX11 0QX. The procurement stage currently is the Award stage, with the contract commencing from 7 October 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £16,000, and it was procured via a competitive quotation method that was below the threshold limits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases, particularly those specialising in helium. Given the procurement method and the modest value of the contract, it is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can efficiently manage the logistics of delivery and supply chain for liquid helium stand to benefit. Collaboration with this high-profile buying organisation can help businesses establish or enhance their footprint in the public sector and build valuable long-term relationships.

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Notice Title

UKRI- GSS24756 Liquid Helium Competitive quotation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Liquid Helium including delivery to UKRI- STFC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0bae5de-22c4-4436-98e8-57e8928a1f35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88559095-2946-4995-8e05-8a4295f7b6e9
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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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 1UH
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

BOC

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