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title: "UK SBS PR19131 FREIA CHOPPER SYSTEM DISC ASSEMBLIES"
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# UK SBS PR19131 FREIA CHOPPER SYSTEM DISC ASSEMBLIES

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c52878c-97b3-4b41-b18a-d397c6be1322

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Freia Chopper System Disc Assemblies to Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and was conducted through a limited procurement method by means of a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to specific regulatory exemption criteria. The contract, valued at £301,000, is effective from 22nd January 2020 to 31st January 2022, with the tender period concluded on 21st January 2020.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses with specialised capabilities in the design and manufacture of bespoke equipment, particularly those involved in neutron chopper technology. Given the specific technical requirements and competition limitations outlined, businesses with advanced manufacturing capabilities or those who can demonstrate relevant expertise in producing similar complex geometries may find this an advantageous contract to pursue. As such, smaller firms with niche specialisations or larger entities looking to expand their portfolio in this technical arena may benefit from engaging in similar future procurements.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to purchase Freia Chopper System Disc Assemblies. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (a) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below : * No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure * The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: The neutron choppers that will be used in FREIA system are bespoke and have specific technical requirements as the discs are larger than conventional discs with complex geometric design. The proposed material composition of these discs must provide the required performance and meet the technical specifications. Currently there is no other supplier other than Airbus who has the technical capability and resources to carry out designing and manufacturing these unique neutron choppers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec87ea0c-ae9b-4bef-8727-7530db675eef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £301,000 |
| 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 | AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec87ea0c-ae9b-4bef-8727-7530db675eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec87ea0c-ae9b-4bef-8727-7530db675eef
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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