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title: "UKRI- GSS25139 - Freia OOB Chopper Housings Competitive quotation"
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published: "2025-02-20"
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# UKRI- GSS25139 - Freia OOB Chopper Housings Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3020e0c3-1976-42d9-ab06-4bfbaf32ae2e

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## Summary

This public procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the provision of Freia OOB Chopper Housings, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement took place in Swindon, England, with the award notice published on 20 February 2025 following a competitive quotation process. The total contract value was GBP 29,881, with the contract period starting on 20 February 2025 and ending on 30 May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were deemed suitable for this procurement. The competitive quotation method below the threshold suggests a more accessible entry for smaller businesses, encouraging participation and competition. TM Specialist Engineers Ltd, a large-scale company, was awarded the contract, showcasing opportunities for both SMEs and larger companies in similar future procurements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of Freia OOB Chopper Housings to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a510d09-fb92-456d-b83f-c8cf30dbdd35 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,881 |
| 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 | TM SPECIALIST ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a510d09-fb92-456d-b83f-c8cf30dbdd35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a510d09-fb92-456d-b83f-c8cf30dbdd35
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb409e7d-bed3-40fb-81f8-f074dd529d19

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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