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title: "Sapphire windows"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27a98222-f24d-44f9-b0cd-fdc9d6b87664"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Sapphire windows

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27a98222-f24d-44f9-b0cd-fdc9d6b87664

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Sapphire Windows" contract was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aiming to acquire laboratory equipment classified under the CPV code for optical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £34,914.38, was awarded to C M Scientific Ltd following a competitive quotation process under the limited procurement method. The tender period concluded on 28th October 2019, while the contract's duration spanned from 31st October 2019 until 27th November 2019. Delivery was to be accomplished at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, located in Oxfordshire, with the postal code OX11 0QX.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of meeting specific research service requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to pursue similar contracts, as the competitive quotation method promotes inclusivity. Companies with strong capabilities in precision manufacturing or innovative laboratory solutions would be well-suited to engage in forthcoming opportunities within this sector, thereby fostering their business growth.

## Notice

Contract award for the Sapphire Window 278mm dia 04 10 19.pdf VTAPBL-SAPP WIN HEMS 278. To be delivered to UKRI STFC - RAL RAL, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. A quotation exercise was undertaken for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91508c87-b94f-46e7-8761-7346d69f95a9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 27 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,914 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,914 |
| 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 | C M SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91508c87-b94f-46e7-8761-7346d69f95a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91508c87-b94f-46e7-8761-7346d69f95a9
  22nd November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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