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title: "Computer Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5262d8ae-28e3-4d50-913b-4d4840c7ad6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Computer Upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5262d8ae-28e3-4d50-913b-4d4840c7ad6c

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## Summary

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the procurement process titled "Computer Upgrade" in the industry category of "Super computer." The procurement, based in Swindon, was under a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold) and concluded with the contract award to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED. The tender period ended on 7 November 2023, with the contract period running from 8 November 2023 to 7 November 2024. The total contract value is £11,330.80 GBP, and the project was tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying computer hardware, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing solutions. Companies similar to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, which are large-scale suppliers, are well-suited to such competitive quotation processes. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can leverage opportunities to foster growth through public procurement contracts, expanding their market presence and contributing to substantial projects within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had the requirement for the provision of computer upgrades. This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e0c518-bc09-44d6-b059-5cb1b02dcc2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2023 - 7 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,039 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e0c518-bc09-44d6-b059-5cb1b02dcc2a
- 10 Jan 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e0c518-bc09-44d6-b059-5cb1b02dcc2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e0c518-bc09-44d6-b059-5cb1b02dcc2a
  10th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8f8a9b7-6db2-4102-a5b8-489a0c705eff
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ad153ae-3be5-413b-a99d-e038d5dba652

## Provenance

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