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title: "UKRI RE18459 - High-end bespoke telescope components"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61360e58-104b-4421-8832-ebd651586c44"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-04-08"
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# UKRI RE18459 - High-end bespoke telescope components

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61360e58-104b-4421-8832-ebd651586c44

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of high-end bespoke telescope components was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, identified as UKRI RE18459, is categorised under the goods sector, specifically in the telescopes industry, with a contract value of £66,219. The contract period began on 13th March 2019 and concluded on 31st July 2019. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, which was completed as of 15th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced optical components and engineering. Suppliers equipped to manufacture high-end telescope components or those with experience in similar scientific equipment would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The engagement in this niche market could enable businesses to collaborate with prestigious institutions and expand their product offerings in the scientific community.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of High-end bespoke Telescope Components which will be delivered to and utilized by UKRI STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c287a133-9913-4652-94e5-62838dbd0ce5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,219 |
| 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 | ASTROTEC HOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38635000 - Telescopes

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c287a133-9913-4652-94e5-62838dbd0ce5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c287a133-9913-4652-94e5-62838dbd0ce5
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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