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GSS25152 - Encoder Tape Retainer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2025 at 13:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, titled "GSS25152 - Encoder Tape Retainer," falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. This procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, and concluded with a contract awarded to Langstone Engineering Ltd. The process followed a limited competition procurement method below the threshold, where three quotes were requested, and two were received. The contract was signed on 23rd February 2025, with completion expected by 30th May 2025. This procurement process is now in the award stage, with all key dates and deadlines fulfilled as planned.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies like Langstone Engineering Ltd, which fall under the SME category, are particularly well-suited to capitalise on such contracts. The procurement highlights the importance of being prepared for limited competition tenders, ensuring businesses can offer competitive and timely quotes to meet the requirements. Businesses equipped with the capabilities to supply such specific equipment can find robust growth avenues through similar public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25152 - Encoder Tape Retainer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise UKRI 3 Quote process 3 quotes were requested but only 2 received. Contract Award notice for the supply of Encoder Tape Retainer, drives uprights and grating to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007670-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,510 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

LANGSTONE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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