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title: "FM21168 - Outside Manufacturing Request for The Provision of 2 x Steel Slabs for UKRI STFC RAL"
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# FM21168 - Outside Manufacturing Request for The Provision of 2 x Steel Slabs for UKRI STFC RAL

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bffbf5c-9560-4221-9a14-96aa897ea397

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the provision of 2 steel slabs, awarded through a competitive quotation. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, announced the contract under the title "FM21168 - Outside Manufacturing Request for The Provision of 2 x Steel Slabs." The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically steel, with a total contract value of £28,360. The award date was on 20th July 2021, following the tender's close on 19th July 2021. The delivery for this contract is set to be addressed to the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory located in OX11 0QX.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector, particularly those involved in metal fabrication and supply. Companies equipped to produce or supply steel materials, especially those with competitive pricing and delivery capabilities, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Such opportunities allow businesses to grow by gaining experience in public sector procurement and establishing valuable relationships with governmental contracting authorities.

## Notice

*** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This Requirement was awarded following a Competitive Quotation Process. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) have awarded a Contract for an Outside Manufacturing Request for The Provision of 2 x Steel Slabs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c655d246-969f-4519-b635-8bb25a890972 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,360 |
| 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 | N.A.B. PRECISION TOOLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c655d246-969f-4519-b635-8bb25a890972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c655d246-969f-4519-b635-8bb25a890972
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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