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title: "UKRI - RE21276 - Optical Table Assembly"
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# UKRI - RE21276 - Optical Table Assembly

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-667e62fc-c49b-4f8e-9a2b-fe5ef5f5894b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the UKRI - RE21276 contract for the purchase of an Optical Table Assembly, valued at £28,456.80. This contract was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, and is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender was awarded on 16 March 2021, following a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations. The contract period runs from 16 March 2021 until 30 June 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 15 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those that can supply laboratory instruments or similar goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially if they possess the capability to deliver optical assemblies and related equipment. Engaging with contracts like this can help propel growth by providing access to larger public sector projects and establishing valuable connections within the industry.

## Notice

This contract is for the Purchase of an Optical Table Assembly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d1cd-9b7a-4fc1-b175-942926dc28ed |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,456 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,456 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d1cd-9b7a-4fc1-b175-942926dc28ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d1cd-9b7a-4fc1-b175-942926dc28ed
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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