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GSS25334 - Electronic components

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 May 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GSS25334 - Electronic components" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with the procurement managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This contract falls within the goods industry category and was based on a limited competition procurement method, specifically for electronic components. The process is complete, and the contract has been awarded to Arrow Electronics (Uk) Ltd, located in Essex. Key dates include the start date of the contract on 26th April 2025, with work concluding by 31st July 2025. The contract was signed on 25th April 2025, with a gross value amounting to 23,630.02 USD.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic components, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing and timely delivery. The procurement method employed was below the threshold for limited competition, indicating potential for SMEs to engage in similar future opportunities if they can match or surpass the offering by large-scale suppliers like Arrow Electronics (Uk) Ltd. This kind of procurement process can help businesses expand their market reach and establish connections within central government buying frameworks, making it advantageous for those looking to grow their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

GSS25334 - Electronic components

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. the chosen supplier was picked on best price and time compared to the others. The requirement was for Electronic components

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027629-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,691 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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