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title: "GSS24579 - Ice Core Boxes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-664316c4-6db2-4b31-b8ca-cd4770b46295"
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# GSS24579 - Ice Core Boxes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-664316c4-6db2-4b31-b8ca-cd4770b46295

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "GSS24579 - Ice Core Boxes" in the industry category of Research Laboratory Services. The procurement was conducted through a competitive quotation method (below threshold) and is now at the award stage. The contract, awarded to Skufa GmbH, commenced on 6 August 2024 and is set to end on 31 December 2024, with a contract value of £19,955.02. The procurement process is complete and was aimed at fulfilling a requirement for ice core boxes within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised research laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in similar future procurements, given their suitability highlighted in this tender. The successful fulfilment of such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and offer a pathway to establishing long-term relationships with key public sector organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Ice Core Boxes. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc058ee-14ec-4c48-afd0-fc7454b2cc70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,955 |
| 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 | SKUFA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc058ee-14ec-4c48-afd0-fc7454b2cc70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc058ee-14ec-4c48-afd0-fc7454b2cc70
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b96180e5-aa73-4fc6-8ad4-6ee9e8f7d6a5

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