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title: "UKRI - RE21535 - Fatigue testing of 4 off HIPed Ta specimens"
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# UKRI - RE21535 - Fatigue testing of 4 off HIPed Ta specimens

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43adc819-f1a6-4d5e-93f1-d4544bc14e92

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## Summary

The procurement process for fatigue testing of four HIPed tantalum specimens was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, under the tender ID RE21535. The process falls under the industry category of research and scientific technical simulation, with a total contract value of £20,564. The procurement was initiated as a limited method involving a competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period concluded on 18 October 2021, with the contract commencing on 20 October 2021 and set to run until 31 January 2022. The delivery address for the goods is located in OX11 0QX, England.

This award presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in scientific testing and research services. Companies specialising in materials testing and those with capabilities in fatigue testing would be particularly well-suited to engage with such projects. The competitive nature of the procurement process underscores the importance of quality and service offered by suppliers in this sector, paving the way for further collaborations and business growth in the field.

## 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 Fatigue testing of 4 off HIPed Ta specimens for STFC - RAL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab508-7506-4abb-bb01-5d2514988aeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,564 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,564 |
| 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 | ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 14:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab508-7506-4abb-bb01-5d2514988aeb
- 21 Oct 2021 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab508-7506-4abb-bb01-5d2514988aeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab508-7506-4abb-bb01-5d2514988aeb
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/283cf2e8-b46d-4f5a-bc00-a28370101be6

## Notice URLs

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

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