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title: "UK SBS Custom IR Detector"
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# UK SBS Custom IR Detector

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-718c22e1-8780-496a-9a92-4e34071622cf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the custom-built IR detector, titled "UK SBS Custom IR Detector," is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the instruments for checking physical characteristics, and takes place in Swindon, England. The tender was concluded on 3rd March 2017, with the contract period set to begin on 6th March 2017 and extend until 31st March 2017. The procurement method used was limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced instrumentation, particularly in sectors related to pharmaceuticals and high-tech developments. Companies with expertise in superlattice technology and molecular beam epitaxy would be well-positioned to compete, as the successful supplier, Lancaster University, will provide a cutting-edge solution for research into new pharmaceutical interactions. This contract, valued at £40,225, highlights a niche area where specialised suppliers can thrive and foster growth within the scientific community.

## Notice

We require custom-built IR detector using superlattice technology with ultra-specialised Molecular Beam epitaxy. This is required by CLF in order to carry out groundbreaking work on the effects of new pharmaceutical drugs within the body. By doing this, they are able to see how the drugs actually interact with biological chemicals before testing is carried out on live animals and human beings. This includes strained layers of Indium, Arsenic and Antimony.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed4b0-a7da-4f55-a79f-a60fbaef91c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,225 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38550000 - Meters

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed4b0-a7da-4f55-a79f-a60fbaef91c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed4b0-a7da-4f55-a79f-a60fbaef91c2
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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