---
title: "RE22162 - Mirror Flat - Competitive Quotation - UKRI STFC"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-08"
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# RE22162 - Mirror Flat - Competitive Quotation - UKRI STFC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e271c44-75af-4328-ac78-7ff738f93b2a

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## Summary

The procurement process has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the acquisition of a Mirror Flat for the UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This competitive quotation, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," had an award notice dated 8 March 2022, with the contract awarded for a total value of £10,556. The tender period ended on 4 March 2022, and the contract commenced on 5 March 2022, running until 30 April 2022. The purchasing location is identified as Swindon, England.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the optical and laboratory equipment sector to expand their business by participating in such competitive procurement exercises. Suppliers that specialise in precision instruments or custom-made equipment, particularly those with capabilities in optical technologies, would be well-positioned to benefit from future similar opportunities within this procurement framework.

## 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 Mirror Flat for UKRI - STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4362b3dd-0d28-4674-8188-e72331859b05 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,556 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,556 |
| 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 | COHERENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4362b3dd-0d28-4674-8188-e72331859b05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4362b3dd-0d28-4674-8188-e72331859b05
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/80159b5f-82e1-4ccb-9973-7f168205701c
  Redacted Award Notice

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