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title: "UKRI RE18494- HEM Sapphire Window"
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# UKRI RE18494- HEM Sapphire Window

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ba7339b-94ac-4630-83f0-23647f81d8df

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the contract titled "UKRI RE18494- HEM Sapphire Window." This project falls within the category of research and development services, specifically concerning goods, and is located in the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited method via competitive quotation and has reached the award stage after concluding the tender period on 2nd December 2018. The contract commenced on 4th December 2018 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of optical-grade HEM sapphire, particularly those capable of meeting the high purity standards required. As the contract has been awarded to C M Scientific Ltd, other suppliers in the scientific goods sector with capabilities in precision manufacturing and optical materials could also explore similar future contracts. The limited competitive nature of the procurement suggests that companies that can swiftly align with the specifications and provide competitive quotes will be well-positioned for opportunities in such tenders.

## Notice

UKRI - STFC require 1 HEM Sapphire Window, Crystal Optical Grade HEM Sapphire Purity 99.99%

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8695d466-4885-4cf2-9fe9-1d355d5b168f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,294 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 17:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8695d466-4885-4cf2-9fe9-1d355d5b168f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8695d466-4885-4cf2-9fe9-1d355d5b168f
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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