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title: "UKRI- GSS24858 Pre-Compressor Telescope Support Structures and Cradles Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI- GSS24858 Pre-Compressor Telescope Support Structures and Cradles Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f5df669-761f-4b12-b1a8-39b310d2d454

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED for the title "UKRI- GSS24858 Pre-Compressor Telescope Support Structures and Cradles Competitive quotation" has concluded. This process falls under the industry category of Telescopes and pertains to the location OX11 0QX. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the tender concluded following a competitive quote exercise. The contract has been awarded on 18 November 2024 and is effective from 18 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The value of the awarded contract is £16,703.45 GBP.

This tender can create significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised support structures and cradles for telescopes, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Given the competitive quotation procurement method, companies with a competitive edge in cost and quality could leverage such opportunities to foster growth. The supplier awarded the contract is Frazer-Nash (Midhurst) Limited, indicating that large-scale manufacturers who specialise in engineering and bespoke structural designs would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Pre-Compressor Telescope Support Structures and Cradles also delivery to UKRI- STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121583b3-1849-4195-8f03-49254612cd3c |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,703 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,703 |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH (MIDHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38635000 - Telescopes

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121583b3-1849-4195-8f03-49254612cd3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121583b3-1849-4195-8f03-49254612cd3c
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7ecbe8d-adf8-4516-8d9b-6a906d3cbbff

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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