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title: "RE19268 X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Stage - Low Temperature Cryostat."
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# RE19268 X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Stage - Low Temperature Cryostat.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-764d3afe-7c15-4732-8ef0-a4d1694c3366

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, for the contract titled "RE19268 X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Stage - Low Temperature Cryostat." This tender falls within the research laboratory services category and is located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, with an end date for submissions on 30 September 2019. The procurement method used here is a direct award through a single source action with an awarded contract value of £66,620.48, and the contract period runs from 1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and research laboratory services, particularly those with the capability to provide goods designed for advanced technological applications. As this contract was awarded under a single source approach, it primarily favours established suppliers like Oxford Cryosystems Ltd, but companies with innovative solutions and suitable experience may still find avenues to engage in similar future opportunities within the dynamic landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

Contract award for the supply of X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Stage - Low Temperature Cryostat to be delivered to UKRI STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The route to market for this requirement was a Single Source Action awarded to Oxford Cryosystems Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2f7a0a-50de-4bfa-a683-ebf2bb385737 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,620 |
| 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 | OXFORD CRYOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2f7a0a-50de-4bfa-a683-ebf2bb385737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2f7a0a-50de-4bfa-a683-ebf2bb385737
  25th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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