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title: "UKRI-RE22344 - QCLs and QCL mounts Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI-RE22344 - QCLs and QCL mounts Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-080e7a64-3f0c-4a0c-b5e4-0d0ea267d227

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of QCLs and QCL mounts, titled "UKRI-RE22344 - QCLs and QCL mounts Competitive quotation." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically designated by the CPV code 38000000. The contract, valued at £25,357.42, was awarded following a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation exercise. The award notice was published on 8 July 2022, and the contract period commenced on 7 July 2022, set to conclude on 29 August 2022. The supplier awarded this contract is Thorlabs Ltd, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a delivery address in OX11 0QX.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the laboratory and optical equipment sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver competitive pricing and quality products. Companies involved in the production or distribution of optical and precision equipment may find this an advantageous market entry point or an opportunity to expand their existing client base. The competitive nature of this procurement encourages innovation and efficiency, making it an ideal prospect for businesses looking to grow in the public sector arena.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of QCLs and QCL mounts for UKRI-STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5346811-b4f5-4a5b-b6c9-0c4d2f9499f9 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2022 - 29 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,357 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,357 |
| 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5346811-b4f5-4a5b-b6c9-0c4d2f9499f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5346811-b4f5-4a5b-b6c9-0c4d2f9499f9
  8th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bf68111-ba82-4861-91b7-6a0a73a599b6

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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