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title: "GSS24743 - Cartridge Ga source"
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# GSS24743 - Cartridge Ga source

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69ff11d3-34e8-4ba0-82ff-1d468af7a59a

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Cartridge Ga source, with the procurement managed through a competitive quotation. This tender falls under the Gallium industry category (CPV 14762000) and was conducted using a limited procurement method. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award notice published on 8 October 2024. The contract, valued at £12,242, will be executed primarily in the United Kingdom and spans from 3 October 2024 to 7 October 2024. Carl Zeiss Ltd was selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of Gallium-related products. Companies with capabilities in advanced materials and electronics, particularly those already working with Gallium, would be well-placed to compete in similar procurement processes. Although it was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of an appropriate scale with relevant expertise can leverage such contracts for growth by demonstrating their capability to fulfil complex procurement needs effectively.

## Notice

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd via competitive quotation for Cartridge Ga source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8d8750-b6f7-41d0-8119-b74a153e75f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,242 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,242 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14762000 - Gallium

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8d8750-b6f7-41d0-8119-b74a153e75f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8d8750-b6f7-41d0-8119-b74a153e75f0
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b8359fc-1c1e-41fe-a009-e9b5d3bff425

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