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title: "UKRI- GSS25111 - Aurora Column Competitive quotation"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UKRI- GSS25111 - Aurora Column Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5384612d-5af1-460c-84e5-88058d15cebe

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) has completed a procurement process for the supply of an Aurora Column for spectrometers, under the tender ID GSS25111. The process was conducted as a competitive quotation below the threshold, falling under the industry category of Spectrometers (CPV code 38433000). The contract, worth £10,120.51, commences on 6th February 2025 and concludes on 30th May 2025, with deliveries to be made to the postal area CB2 0QH. The award was announced on 7th February 2025, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply and shipment of precision instruments, like spectrometers. The procurement method supports competitive quotations, which can be beneficial for businesses looking to establish a foothold in government contracts. Companies with a focus on scientific equipment and efficient logistics management would find this procurement particularly advantageous for business growth.

## 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 Aurora Column for spectrometers and shipping to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8213fb1-457a-46dd-90a0-51dd43f2a809 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,120 |
| 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 | ION OPTICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8213fb1-457a-46dd-90a0-51dd43f2a809

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8213fb1-457a-46dd-90a0-51dd43f2a809
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2368c6c-42c9-4380-97e2-d8f2313ea6cb

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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