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title: "UK SBS RE18244 Silicon Interposers"
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# UK SBS RE18244 Silicon Interposers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58502529-d818-42be-a259-9c22255d1ad2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, located in Swindon, England, for the tender titled "UK SBS RE18244 Silicon Interposers". This project falls under the industry category of Primary-form silicones and pertains to the procurement of goods. The tender was completed with an award made on 2nd September 2018, and the contract is set to run from 3rd September 2018 to 2nd September 2019. This procurement was executed through a direct method known as a single tender action, as it was below the required threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in silicone products and materials, particularly those capable of delivering custom solutions similar to those used in the scientific imaging equipment for the European XFEL. Companies that focus on innovative materials, particularly established manufacturers with a track record in research and development, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their market footprint and showcase their expertise in advanced materials technology.

## Notice

STFC was contracted to build a large x-ray imaging system for the European XFEL in 2006. The finished system was delivered in 2017 and is now operational at the European XFEL collecting scientific data. The system includes many custom sub components. All the interposers used on the LPD 1 M sytem were designed and supplied by Silex Microsystems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037c8132-609e-439c-9383-4c565524492f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,176 |
| 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 | SILEX MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24590000 - Primary-form silicones

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037c8132-609e-439c-9383-4c565524492f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037c8132-609e-439c-9383-4c565524492f
  3rd September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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