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title: "GSS24943 - Lasers & Accessories"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# GSS24943 - Lasers & Accessories

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-918b6fbf-1548-40c5-955c-c1eb168fbf19

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process titled "GSS24943 - Lasers & Accessories" under the industry category of lasers (CPV code: 38636100). The contract was awarded on 18 December 2024, with the entire process marked as complete. This procurement was conducted via a limited, below-threshold competitive quotation method. The contract period starts on 23 December 2024 and will end on 1 September 2025. The items will be delivered to OX11 0QX, with a total value of £32,753.36 (GBP). The procurement was suitable for SMEs but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the laser industry to observe the successful procurement practices and potentially prepare for future similar tenders. The procurement method highlights the competitive yet accessible nature of such contracts, especially for SMEs, suggesting that businesses of a similar scale might benefit from engaging in these opportunities. Large companies like Thorlabs Limited, the winning supplier based in Cambridgeshire, stood out in this process, making it clear that established businesses with capacity and capability in providing laser equipment are well-suited to compete.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854cdd35-744c-4d9d-b61e-d49083f4d3da |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,753 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,753 |
| 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

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854cdd35-744c-4d9d-b61e-d49083f4d3da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854cdd35-744c-4d9d-b61e-d49083f4d3da
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f686cba0-4279-4baf-aee4-469fe3b8ccdc

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