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title: "BE24185 - Service of Life Rafts"
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# BE24185 - Service of Life Rafts

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-076073c1-430b-4339-bcaa-20b9e17bbac7

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the procurement process titled "BE24185 - Service of Life Rafts" under the industry classification for repair, maintenance, and associated services related to marine and other equipment (CPV: 50240000). The contract was awarded following a competitive quotation process to Viking Lifesaving Equipment Ltd. The contract period commenced on 5th September 2024 and will conclude on 30th September 2024, with services to be delivered to a location in Cambridge (CB3 0ET). The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold stage, with the tender period ending on 4th September 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine equipment repair and maintenance services, particularly SMEs, given the suitability classification. By participating in similar tenders with organisations like UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, businesses can build a reputation for reliability and technical expertise. Companies offering specialised maintenance services for life-saving marine equipment will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

***This is not a call for Competition*** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the Service of Life Rafts for UK Research and Innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dae8eb-89d5-422f-8c38-b4d37118d3e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,088 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | VIKING LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dae8eb-89d5-422f-8c38-b4d37118d3e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dae8eb-89d5-422f-8c38-b4d37118d3e0
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/607dc760-c759-45de-afd9-6a16e1860770

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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