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title: "RE19258 - UKRI Special Optics"
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# RE19258 - UKRI Special Optics

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-812bf54a-9910-4bd5-b4d0-5b66b239948d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which has completed the tender for "RE19258 - UKRI Special Optics." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for optical aids, and took place in Swindon, England. The tender was awarded on 16th September 2019 with a contract value of £27,722.13, initiated via a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action due to it being below the financial threshold. The timeline for this contract began on 17th September 2019 and is set to conclude on 30th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in custom optical equipment and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying optical aids are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The completion of this contract also suggests a continued demand in this sector, allowing prospective suppliers to align their offerings to meet the needs of public sector organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

UKRI MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology have requested to purchase Custom Special Optics Mounts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055be198-3c0a-441a-84b1-67077978273c |
| 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 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,722 |
| 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 | SPECIAL OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38624000 - Optical aids

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055be198-3c0a-441a-84b1-67077978273c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055be198-3c0a-441a-84b1-67077978273c
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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