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title: "UKRI - RE21031 - PT Crucible"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-02-10"
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# UKRI - RE21031 - PT Crucible

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bc519ea-38c4-42ea-a490-6c8c9da75f37

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a PT Crucible, valued at £38,601, was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and it took place in Swindon, England. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 11 January 2021. The contract is active, having started on 12 January 2021 and running until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in laboratory and precision instruments are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as evidenced by the successful bid from Gammadata Instrument AB. Engaging in such opportunities can enhance business growth and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a PT Crucible

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f684264e-6f89-4568-9167-8b1e875663d6 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,601 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,601 |
| 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 | GAMMADATA INSTRUMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f684264e-6f89-4568-9167-8b1e875663d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f684264e-6f89-4568-9167-8b1e875663d6
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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