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title: "UKRI RE18587 - Cloud Chamber"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d58b9b5-a84f-4503-b323-eef294d201f1"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-04-02"
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# UKRI RE18587 - Cloud Chamber

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d58b9b5-a84f-4503-b323-eef294d201f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Cloud Chamber was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with the award granted on 14th January 2019. The total contract value is £25,790 and falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, specifically below threshold. The contract period ran from 23rd January 2019 to 31st March 2019 and was delivered to a location in Swindon, England. The tender period concluded on 15th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in the supply of specialised laboratory equipment. Companies proficient in manufacturing or providing similar goods would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature. The recent completion of this contract indicates a continuing demand in this sector, which businesses can leverage for growth and expansion.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of a Cloud Chamber. A competitive quotation exercise was undertaken for this requirement. The supply contract has been put in place for STFC . The contract was awarded to Science XP LLP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec0903-cd87-47f9-bd2d-ca119bfa37fe |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,790 |
| 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 | SCIENCE XP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec0903-cd87-47f9-bd2d-ca119bfa37fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec0903-cd87-47f9-bd2d-ca119bfa37fe
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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