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title: "UKRI Grating Manufacture"
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# UKRI Grating Manufacture

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e373b9c-3900-4f4c-9e26-e3adf8ea4d5f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI Grating Manufacture" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, situated in Swindon, England. This tender, classified under Research Laboratory Services (CPV 73111000), focused on the task of re-polishing, re-coating, and grating writing of a Multi-layer Dielectric Grating. It was initiated as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with the contract awarded on 29 January 2019. The contract period commenced on 30 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 17 January 2022. The total value of the contract is £134,546.79, with the completion of the tender process marked as complete on 31 January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in optical grating technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to consider competing for similar contracts, as they may possess the agility and specialised expertise required for such precision work. The successful bidder, Plymouth Grating Laboratory, Inc., exemplifies the type of large-scale supplier that can handle complex projects, and similar firms could enhance their portfolio by engaging in comparable tenders.

## Notice

Re-polishing, re-coating, and grating writing of a Multi-layer Dielectric Grating on a 430 mm x 470 mm x 100 mm customer-supplied N-BK7 substrate With a @1500 line per mm ruling used on these gratings this means an accuracy of 0.6micron on the ruling accuracy which in effect means having the original ruling template to reproduce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff1995c-18b6-4cee-81f7-4e022dfdf197 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2019 - 17 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,546 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,546 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLYMOUTH GRATING LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff1995c-18b6-4cee-81f7-4e022dfdf197

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff1995c-18b6-4cee-81f7-4e022dfdf197
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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