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title: "UKRI Mass Photometer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92a8d542-4eec-4bbe-820c-66c00ba4b000"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-07-28"
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# UKRI Mass Photometer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92a8d542-4eec-4bbe-820c-66c00ba4b000

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## Summary

The UKRI Mass Photometer procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the supply of laboratory equipment and is classified under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender was processed as a single tender action, justified due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with an award value of £68,500. The contract period runs from 7th July 2020 to 6th July 2021. The procurement stages included planning and tender, with the tender period closing on 23rd June 2020.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to engage in similar tenders in the future. Companies specialising in precision instruments or those with unique technical capabilities that cater to specific laboratory needs would find this procurement suitable for growth. As this award showcases a direct procurement method, it highlights the potential for niche suppliers to secure contracts without the extensive competition often seen in open tenders.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of a Mass Photometer. Single tender action was justified under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, and also Regulation 32, b, (iii) The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a38d4c1-566f-4fcb-b2f9-e3e24865f3fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2020 - 6 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,500 |
| 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 | REFEYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a38d4c1-566f-4fcb-b2f9-e3e24865f3fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a38d4c1-566f-4fcb-b2f9-e3e24865f3fa
  28th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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