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title: "GSS24975 - C-Clip Ring, CONSUME"
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# GSS24975 - C-Clip Ring, CONSUME

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eab792e-1e8a-4e47-87dd-f684623617ea

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of high-quality parts required for a microscope. The tender, titled "GSS24975 – C-Clip Ring, CONSUME," falls under the engineering services category (CPV 71300000). The procurement process, which began with a competitive quotation method (below threshold), reached its award stage on 3rd February 2025. The total contract value amounts to GBP 20,828.81, covering the period from 8th January 2025 to 4th February 2025. The delivery location for the goods is within England, United Kingdom, specifically for end-users' use to ensure continued high-standard outcomes in their work.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in high-precision engineering goods and services. As the procurement method was limited to competitive quotation, SMEs capable of providing high-quality engineering parts can benefit from such contracts, aiding in their business expansion and reputation. Companies like FEI UK Ltd, which secured this contract, exemplify the kind of businesses well-suited for these opportunities. Given that the procurement category is goods and targeted towards technical and specialised industry needs, innovative SMEs that can offer competitive pricing and excellent product standards are well-positioned to compete and grow through similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This is for high quality parts for microscope to carry on the end-users work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f59c971-4efc-45d4-bb6d-e862b944d6ea |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 4 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,828 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f59c971-4efc-45d4-bb6d-e862b944d6ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f59c971-4efc-45d4-bb6d-e862b944d6ea
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb0243d3-962a-487c-81cf-aa0271db65ec

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