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title: "FM22174 - Tunsten and Tantalum Parts"
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# FM22174 - Tunsten and Tantalum Parts

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f1ee6f-4e63-41ab-b7d6-c0081ba7a05b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, with the contract titled "FM22174 - Tunsten and Tantalum Parts." This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on the fabrication of materials. The location for delivery is Swindon, England, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed on 2nd August 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is £14,516.20, with the contract period commencing on 3rd August 2022 and ending on 16th September 2022. This contract was awarded following a competitive quotation exercise, classified under a limited procurement method.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the fabrication sector, particularly those that specialise in tungsten and tantalum materials. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality metal parts would be well-positioned to expand their market presence through this contract. The competitive nature of the tender could encourage innovation and efficiency among suppliers, fostering growth in a niche industry segment.

## Notice

***This is not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities (STFC) have awarded a contract for the supply of Tunsten and Tantalum parts, following a competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b9cb4f-9192-4249-b37c-48049f90af57 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,516 |
| 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 | SPECIAL METALS FABRICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 14750000 - Cadmium, lutetium, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b9cb4f-9192-4249-b37c-48049f90af57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b9cb4f-9192-4249-b37c-48049f90af57
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3854d6b4-115f-4035-9672-db9667699d1b

## Notice URLs

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

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