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title: "GSS23771 - HiLUX Optical Tables"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# GSS23771 - HiLUX Optical Tables

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88668cf1-1c83-48fa-88db-88ddb593c882

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for HiLUX Optical Tables in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, valued at £32,686.41. The procurement method used was a Competitive quotation (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 19th September 2023 and a contract period from 20th September 2023. The procurement was conducted by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED based in SWINDON, England.

This tender for HiLUX Optical Tables offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, within the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. Businesses with capabilities in supplying such goods should consider competing in this procurement process, which was awarded to Thorlabs Ltd, a supplier based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. The contract was valued at £32,686.41 and presents a chance for suitable businesses to grow their market presence through successful bids in similar future tenders.

## Notice

***This is not a call for Competition*** UKRI STFC have awarded a contract for HiLUX Optical Tables following a competitive 3 quote procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cb1b26-dcec-46df-a7d1-3b3a5777146c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2023 - 20 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,686 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,686 |
| 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2023 at 07:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cb1b26-dcec-46df-a7d1-3b3a5777146c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cb1b26-dcec-46df-a7d1-3b3a5777146c
  21st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0739cd08-f9af-469f-8b7a-f367bdd81531

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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