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title: "UKRI RE20327 Integrating Sphere Source Calibration"
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# UKRI RE20327 Integrating Sphere Source Calibration

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cbee5b8-0beb-42f7-951f-db083bf589a2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender for the "UKRI RE20327 Integrating Sphere Source Calibration" service, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with a contract value of £47,850. The tender is classified under calibration services and research laboratory services, and the contract period commenced on 30th June 2020 and concludes on 1st September 2020. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The tender period ended on 22nd June 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in calibration and research laboratory services. Companies that specialise in technical calibrations, especially those with the capability to meet specific research requirements, would be well-suited to compete. With the involvement of large-scale suppliers, such as NPL Management Ltd, smaller or emerging firms in this niche may find a conducive environment to establish partnerships or collaborations that could facilitate their growth within the sector.

## Notice

Award notice for Integrating Sphere Source Calibration service. Single tender action was justified under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49a2298-6c78-414a-918a-ec14c70cf935 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,850 |
| 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 | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2020 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49a2298-6c78-414a-918a-ec14c70cf935

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49a2298-6c78-414a-918a-ec14c70cf935
  3rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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