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title: "UK SBS - PS22071 - RAL Space - Curation and Analysis Facility - Feasibility work"
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# UK SBS - PS22071 - RAL Space - Curation and Analysis Facility - Feasibility work

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87cf95d2-a377-487e-91c2-42c5820cf0b1

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the award of a contract for consultancy related to the Curation and Analysis Facility at RAL Space. This project falls under the category of research and development services, with a total contract value of £36,800. The contract period commenced on 17th March 2022 and concluded on 18th April 2022. This procurement was carried out using a limited competitive quotation method, with the tender formally closing on 16th March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development or consultancy services. Companies equipped to provide innovative solutions or feasibility analyses in scientific environments would particularly benefit from this contract. As this was a competitive quote exercise, there is scope for businesses with expertise in consultancy to engage in similar future tenders to expand their market reach in the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Brief Description of Requirement RAL Space - Curation and Analysis Facility - Feasibility work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8e4b5e-4cd4-4020-b230-565c1bc671d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2022 - 18 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,800 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | THE FAIRHURSTS DESIGN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8e4b5e-4cd4-4020-b230-565c1bc671d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8e4b5e-4cd4-4020-b230-565c1bc671d7
  14th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cf6ea2c-6664-4dc6-bc3f-f5bfd96cbad0

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