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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3951 Qsmart Routine Maintenance Contract"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3951 Qsmart Routine Maintenance Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01159d9f-be17-4f1e-9e49-24f7c6d88065

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3951 Qsmart Routine Maintenance Contract" to Photonic Solutions Ltd for the routine maintenance of laser systems in STFC RAL. The contract value is £18,000 in GBP, with a contract period starting on April 10, 2024, and ending on April 9, 2025. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on April 9, 2024, while the buyer's address is located at UK Research & Innovation Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom, in the services industry category.

This awarded tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in laser system maintenance or related services to collaborate with the UK Research & Innovation. Companies focused on providing services in the South East region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder, Photonic Solutions Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure contracts from large contracting authorities like UK Research & Innovation, demonstrating a pathway for business growth through public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This contract is for the routine maintenance of laser systems in STFC RAL. Additional information: The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79989c2-223a-4296-99bb-37132ccbb1c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2024 - 9 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2024 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79989c2-223a-4296-99bb-37132ccbb1c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79989c2-223a-4296-99bb-37132ccbb1c6
  23rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=856003128
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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