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title: "GSS23611 - Visible supercontinuum source"
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published: "2023-09-26"
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# GSS23611 - Visible supercontinuum source

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0732965b-98c7-4ca4-acbf-276a16d81d6a

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for a Visible supercontinuum source to Photonic Solutions Ltd. The contract's total value is £32,500 GBP and will be effective from 18th September 2023 to 17th September 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The aim was to acquire goods classified under the CPV code 38636100 - Lasers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of lasers and associated equipment to engage. Small and medium-sized enterprises would be well-suited for this tender as the buyer has indicated a preference for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom, specifically in Swindon, England. The contract was awarded on 14th September 2023, with a contract period ending on 17th September 2024.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a Visible supercontinuum source. This has been sourced via a desktop exercise against The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment LAB1032AP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78f2632-d70b-42d4-affa-5b5485c26c6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78f2632-d70b-42d4-affa-5b5485c26c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78f2632-d70b-42d4-affa-5b5485c26c6c
  26th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0d70116-91f8-4c7a-8b95-3b646ac4c7ab

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