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title: "UK SBS - PSS2139 - Houlders to conduct Phase 2 study into shear forces"
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# UK SBS - PSS2139 - Houlders to conduct Phase 2 study into shear forces

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d71ff7-1c11-4379-8c55-2330878f0679

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has recently completed a procurement process for a tender titled "UK SBS - PSS2139 - Houlders to conduct Phase 2 study into shear forces," classified under research and development services. This contract was awarded to Houlder Limited, with a total value of £15,300. The contract period is set from 19th April 2022 to 27th March 2023, following a limited procurement method that involved competitive quotations. The location for delivery is in Swindon, England, and this procurement process has reached the Award stage as of 17th May 2022.

This opportunity may foster business growth especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and consultancy services related to engineering or material sciences. Companies with expertise in conducting studies and analyses similar to the shear forces project would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such procurement initiatives can help businesses expand their portfolio, enhance their visibility in the public sector, and establish collaborative partnerships with large organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) require services to conduct Phase 2 study into shear forces

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b36e61-f565-42e1-95a9-5b91260cc3ff |
| 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 | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 27 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,300 |
| 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 | HOULDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b36e61-f565-42e1-95a9-5b91260cc3ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b36e61-f565-42e1-95a9-5b91260cc3ff
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e56654b5-14fd-40d0-a42a-355a34897c4c

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