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title: "UKRI RE21597 WI Numerical Aperture- Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI RE21597 WI Numerical Aperture- Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a435c02-26c6-4cba-8189-4da2f93b4641

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which recently completed an award for the "UKRI RE21597 WI Numerical Aperture" project, classified under research services. The contract, valued at £11,361.95, was awarded to Nikon UK Ltd following a competitive quotation exercise with the tender period ending on 30th November 2021. The contract will span from 1st December to 30th December 2021, with the delivery address located in Oxfordshire (OX11 0QX).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the research services sector, particularly those providing goods related to scientific instruments or components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement method favoured competitive quotations under the lower threshold, allowing capable suppliers to participate effectively in the bidding process.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for WI Numerical Aperture UKRI, STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f4d0c1-5edb-43ca-90ab-76d8c8a558f8 |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,361 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,361 |
| 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f4d0c1-5edb-43ca-90ab-76d8c8a558f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f4d0c1-5edb-43ca-90ab-76d8c8a558f8
  6th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b99b5dc-c197-469d-8989-f63583962f6a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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