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title: "UKRI RE20044 Helium"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d1b7f23-e571-476d-81ca-ac40bd91128a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-01-27"
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# UKRI RE20044 Helium

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d1b7f23-e571-476d-81ca-ac40bd91128a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI RE20044 Helium" tender was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is situated at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focused on helium, with a contract value of £43,868. This selective tender was part of a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th January 2020, and the resulting contract commenced on 21st January 2020, lasting until 16th March 2020.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the gas supply sector, to engage with a prominent buyer in the research arena. Suppliers that can provide helium within the specified timeframe and comply with UKRI's standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders of similar nature, benefiting from established supply chains and potential repeat business opportunities stemming from successful contract performance.

## Notice

UKRI STFC Purchased helium via a call off from LAB5035LU Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab850a4b-d3a3-4f6e-a8a5-a8a653a459de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2020 - 16 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,868 |
| 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 | BOC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab850a4b-d3a3-4f6e-a8a5-a8a653a459de
- 23 Jan 2020 at 15:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab850a4b-d3a3-4f6e-a8a5-a8a653a459de
- 22 Jan 2020 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab850a4b-d3a3-4f6e-a8a5-a8a653a459de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab850a4b-d3a3-4f6e-a8a5-a8a653a459de
  27th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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