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title: "BE25018 - Blinds for Discovery Building"
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# BE25018 - Blinds for Discovery Building

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a8e3358-0a6c-4c99-b9e1-7a012bbdc149

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) required the supply and delivery of roller blinds for the Discovery Building and awarded the contract following a competitive quotation process. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, this procurement fell under the CPV code "39515400" for blinds. The total contract value was £10,404.06. The tender was categorised under "goods" and utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. With the procurement phase now completed, the contract period spanned from 29 January 2025 to 28 February 2025. The delivery address is based in CB3 0ET, England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Spectrum Supply Ltd T/A Umbra, which can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their business with public sector clientele. Given the competitive nature of the quotation process, businesses that can provide quality goods under budget constraints are well-suited for these opportunities. Companies with a focus on manufacturing or supplying blinds, particularly those capable of meeting short delivery timelines, would find such procurement processes conducive to business growth.

## Notice

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Roller Blinds. This was awarded following a competitive quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b13030-a89f-435f-a14c-cf88af65c335 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,404 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,404 |
| 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 | SPECTRUM SUPPLY LTD T/A UMBRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39515400 - Blinds

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b13030-a89f-435f-a14c-cf88af65c335

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b13030-a89f-435f-a14c-cf88af65c335
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2304cd69-1530-4229-bde5-7fe3f8d2080c
  Redacted PO

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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