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title: "RE21515 - MRD77225 1 CFI75 Apochromat"
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# RE21515 - MRD77225 1 CFI75 Apochromat

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5419eef7-b7a5-4ac2-959c-a95943ef9b78

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the purchase of an Apochromat optical instrument, titled "RE21515 - MRD77225 1 CFI75 Apochromat." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the optical instruments industry. The contract was awarded following a competitive quotation exercise, concluding on 8th October 2021, with a total value of £18,669.60. The contract period runs from 8th October 2021 to 30th November 2021, and the delivery address is located in Cambridge, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the optical instruments sector to engage with government contracts. Companies that specialise in the manufacturing or supply of optical instruments would find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, this competitive quote exercise allows for a range of businesses, including those looking to expand their public sector offerings, to participate in future bids under similar procurement methods.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Purchase order for an Apochromat for UKRI - MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa705a-eaa3-4268-a735-bd9c7e7d681a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,669 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,669 |
| 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 19:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa705a-eaa3-4268-a735-bd9c7e7d681a
- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa705a-eaa3-4268-a735-bd9c7e7d681a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa705a-eaa3-4268-a735-bd9c7e7d681a
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d932a705-b822-4ae4-aed4-0fec0123a01f

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