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title: "UKRI RE19262 - Custom Optical Table"
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# UKRI RE19262 - Custom Optical Table

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a734eda-574f-4188-bb1e-84613b21de33

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the title "UKRI RE19262 - Custom Optical Table." This project falls under the optical instruments industry category and is located in England. The tender was completed on 16 September 2019, with a contract value of £33,810.36. The procurement method employed was a direct award through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period spans from 17 September 2019 to 21 October 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in the production of optical instruments or related goods. The awarded contract to Newport Spectra-Physics Limited highlights the competitive landscape within the sector, suggesting that new entrants and established firms with innovative solutions in optical technology could effectively target similar tenders to expand their market presence.

## Notice

UKRI, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology required a Custom Optical Table for research methods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc39a0-1cf4-44a2-b257-e9f051f3b0e0 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2019 - 21 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,810 |
| 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 | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2019 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc39a0-1cf4-44a2-b257-e9f051f3b0e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc39a0-1cf4-44a2-b257-e9f051f3b0e0
  27th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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