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title: "GSS25039 - germanium detector and ancillary equipment"
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# GSS25039 - germanium detector and ancillary equipment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cbde4b2-4110-451d-b4de-f3aa4a5242d5

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has concluded the procurement process for the supply of a germanium detector and ancillary equipment under the title GSS25039. This procurement, categorized under "Detection and analysis apparatus" (CPV 38430000), follows a competitive quote exercise and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £27,039, is set to run from 16 January 2025 to 3 March 2025, with the successful award notice published on 16 January 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialized detection and analysis apparatus. Ametek (GB) Ltd, a Leicester-based SME, was awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar businesses to succeed in procuring government contracts. The procurement of such specialized equipment can open doors for SMEs looking to expand their presence in the scientific and analysis equipment sector.

## Notice

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2027bd-6662-4d45-b9e7-8ab87c2c31c4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 3 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,039 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,039 |
| 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 | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2027bd-6662-4d45-b9e7-8ab87c2c31c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2027bd-6662-4d45-b9e7-8ab87c2c31c4
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84644361-7136-408f-b7a9-1b3fe7b5763c

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