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title: "Tunable Laser"
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# Tunable Laser

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a3b2f3-3102-4a2a-920a-1e9e173f8e63

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a tender process for the supply of a Tunable Laser, intended for use at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to lasers, and was conducted through a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period ended on 10 January 2019, and the awarded contract commenced on 11 January 2019, with a duration of one year, concluding on 10 January 2020. The total contract value awarded is £28,680.

This contracting opportunity may facilitate growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in equipment supply and specifically laser technologies. Businesses with capabilities in delivering innovative, high-quality laser products would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in similar future opportunities can strengthen these suppliers’ portfolio and augment their presence within the scientific research community in the UK.

## Notice

Award Notice for the supply of a Tunable Laser for the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55197e7b-ad4f-4c44-8573-1ace3ed37d7e |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2019 - 10 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,680 |
| 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 | EXFO EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55197e7b-ad4f-4c44-8573-1ace3ed37d7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55197e7b-ad4f-4c44-8573-1ace3ed37d7e
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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