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title: "GSS24609 - Cable Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-849a7ebc-f356-48d2-9bc5-6524a814da9a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-09-05"
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# GSS24609 - Cable Testing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-849a7ebc-f356-48d2-9bc5-6524a814da9a

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## Summary

The contracting process for "GSS24609 - Cable Testing" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited following a competitive quote exercise. This award notice pertains to the installation of cable infrastructure (CPV code 45314300) in Swindon, England, under the services category. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period for this project starts on 3rd September 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £13,200. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and all key dates have been adhered to, including the tender period which ended on 13th August 2024 and the award announcement on 30th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding into government contracts focused on cable infrastructure services. The successful completion of this contract by Silixa Ltd, a company based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, illustrates the potential for similar businesses to secure such opportunities. Companies with expertise in cable infrastructure installation and those looking to establish a foothold in public sector engagements are particularly well-suited for these types of tenders.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d2e28b-deb5-4ffd-9b3d-859763364621 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,200 |
| 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 | SILIXA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d2e28b-deb5-4ffd-9b3d-859763364621

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d2e28b-deb5-4ffd-9b3d-859763364621
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f9d3ce5-a47b-4ef2-b8cc-d902fec83b77

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