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title: "UK SBS RE18497 Physical Property Measurement System"
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# UK SBS RE18497 Physical Property Measurement System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b01f48c-b068-4d2c-99c8-ab5ced25face

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the supply of a Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS DynaCool 9 Tesla cryogen-free base system), classified under laboratory equipment. The tender, identified as RE18497, is located in Swindon, England. The award phase was marked by the announcement of the successful supplier, Quantum Design UK and Ireland Limited, with the contract valued at £556,692. This contract will run from 21st November 2018 to 31st March 2019, with a tender period that ended on 14th November 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced technological solutions in this sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly beneficial as they can compete in negotiated procedures without prior publication, enhancing their chances in this niche market. Businesses with capabilities in supply and installation of cryogenic systems and related technology would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of a PPMS DynaCool 9 Tesla cryogen-free base system and associated equipment. Additional information: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:541135-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f218a03-466e-416f-a611-32efd02d714a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £556,692 |
| 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 | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f218a03-466e-416f-a611-32efd02d714a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f218a03-466e-416f-a611-32efd02d714a
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:541135-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML

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