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title: "UKRI - RE20422 - Low-doping Ti:Sapphire crystal 1"
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# UKRI - RE20422 - Low-doping Ti:Sapphire crystal 1

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d44a65-d33b-47ae-9e08-0ebaf82cb4b8

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## Summary

The procurement process for "UKRI - RE20422 - Low-doping Ti:Sapphire crystal 1" involves the supply of Low-doping Ti:Sapphire crystals and is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Optical Instruments with a total value of £45,000. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation, indicating that it was below the threshold for more extensive bidding processes. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 11th August 2020 and run until 7th December 2020. The contracting authority can be contacted via email at Scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the optical instruments sector, particularly those specialised in manufacturing or supplying advanced crystals. Companies that can provide low-doping Ti:Sapphire crystals or related optical components are well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from the limited procurement method which may reduce the competition typically faced in larger tender processes. Engaging with this project could not only bolster the financial standing of successful bidders but also pave the way for further contracts within the research and scientific community.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of Low-doping Ti:Sapphire crystals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112eafd4-fb09-433b-8afc-a23707dc9cbd |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2020 - 7 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | C M SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112eafd4-fb09-433b-8afc-a23707dc9cbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112eafd4-fb09-433b-8afc-a23707dc9cbd
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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