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title: "M3 & M4 Mirror"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-07-23"
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# M3 & M4 Mirror

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06e3d138-7981-45ac-8b8c-879a376f53c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "M3 & M4 Mirror" contract was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on goods within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The procurement method was a limited process, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 19 April 2020. The contract was awarded to Manx Precision Optics Ltd for a total value of £42,010, with the contract period spanning from 20 April 2020 to 30 April 2021, located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the optical equipment sector. Companies specialising in laboratory supplies, precision engineering, or optical components would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in these procurement processes can help businesses not only gain contracts with government entities but also establish long-term relationships in a growing market.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of M3 & M4 Mirrors by UK Research and Innovation - STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636ff6b-f11b-412b-87b0-7adb06177d8e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,010 |
| 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 | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2020 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636ff6b-f11b-412b-87b0-7adb06177d8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636ff6b-f11b-412b-87b0-7adb06177d8e
  23rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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