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title: "SSARE19085 Wavelength Shifting Fibre"
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# SSARE19085 Wavelength Shifting Fibre

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18528a33-bf44-43b3-930b-567b1b295939

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender titled "SSARE19085 Wavelength Shifting Fibre" for the supply of wavelength shifting fibre (WLS) for neutron detectors at the Science and Technology Facilities Council. This procurement falls under the goods category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, taking place in the South West region of England. The contract value is £86,138.10, and the procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, as per Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The formally planned timeline had the tender period closing on 18th October 2019, with the contract commencing on 21st October 2019 and running until 6th January 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the optical and laboratory equipment sector. Businesses that can supply precision optical materials and demonstrate compliance with UK procurement regulations would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of the procurement being a single sourcing action may also indicate a demand for specific expertise or unique products, providing a niche opportunity for relevant suppliers to meet the needs of UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Wavelength shifting fibre (WLS) for the IMAT and INTER neutron detectors at the Science and Technology Facilities Council. This Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f8a94-0508-475a-8c12-3a0f4113100f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2019 - 6 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,138 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,138 |
| 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 | KURARAY TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f8a94-0508-475a-8c12-3a0f4113100f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f8a94-0508-475a-8c12-3a0f4113100f
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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