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title: "UKRI Precision guides"
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# UKRI Precision guides

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0535f73a-3a7a-435b-a404-797b45c0778c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the purchase of precision guides, rails, and rings, specifically for UKRI STFC, RAL. This award is part of the goods category and was finalised on September 19, 2019, with a contract value of £46,535.34. The contract period commenced on September 20, 2019, and will run until March 31, 2020. A limited procurement method was used, specifically a competitive quotation process below the threshold, with the delivery address located in Oxfordshire (postal code OX11 0QX).

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and technical services industry, particularly those specialising in precision manufacturing. Businesses with the capacity to provide high-quality precision equipment and a focus on collaborative research and development would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts with UKRI and associated agencies. Engaging in this procurement can enhance their market presence and foster growth through partnerships with established public organisations.

## Notice

The purchase of precision guides, rails and rings for UKRI STFC, RAL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd780fb-e818-48f0-b887-b2720a03c76c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,535 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,535 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd780fb-e818-48f0-b887-b2720a03c76c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd780fb-e818-48f0-b887-b2720a03c76c
  23rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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