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title: "RE21526 - LCS5 Rack Unit - UKRI - STFC"
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# RE21526 - LCS5 Rack Unit - UKRI - STFC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bd3f1b1-ff1b-43a8-a54d-65fe446d8515

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of a LCS5 Rack Unit under the title "RE21526 - LCS5 Rack Unit - UKRI - STFC". This tender falls under the equipment industry category, specifically focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was conducted using a limited method through a competitive quotation exercise, resulting in the award published on 22nd October 2021, following the contract's initiation on 21st October 2021. The delivery address for the goods is located in Oxfordshire, with a contract value of £10,294.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment supply sector to engage with a reputable contracting authority. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying precision equipment, especially SMEs, could find this procurement process beneficial. Given that the procurement was finalised following a competitive quote exercise, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and quality are well-positioned to explore similar contracting opportunities in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Purchase order for a LCS5 Rack Unit for UKRI - STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275f59e7-cdbc-407b-9fa1-0ccb63918a28 |
| 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 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2021 - 21 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,294 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,294 |
| 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275f59e7-cdbc-407b-9fa1-0ccb63918a28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275f59e7-cdbc-407b-9fa1-0ccb63918a28
  22nd October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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