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title: "UKRI - RE20378 - Hybrid Grating"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e68a553-1563-4a4b-9492-1401e9ad3d29"
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# UKRI - RE20378 - Hybrid Grating

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e68a553-1563-4a4b-9492-1401e9ad3d29

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited awarding a contract for the supply of a Hybrid Grating, identified as UKRI - RE20378, within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Located in Swindon, England, this procurement is at the award stage and was completed on 11th August 2020, with the contract period starting from 12th August 2020 and ending on 24th March 2021. The award value is £35,900.52, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action, justified under regulatory provisions due to the unique technical specifications required.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses operating within the goods sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies that align with the technical requirements and can demonstrate their capabilities in providing such specialised products would be well-suited to compete in similar future tender opportunities. Engaging with the procurement team at UK Shared Business Services Limited could present further avenues for collaboration and business growth.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of a Hybrid Grating for Astra-Gemini. Single tender action was justified under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6741ece-7560-4517-add7-9b98b5638f02 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2020 - 24 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,900 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH GRATING LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6741ece-7560-4517-add7-9b98b5638f02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6741ece-7560-4517-add7-9b98b5638f02
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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