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title: "BE24215 - Slit Trenches"
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# BE24215 - Slit Trenches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1da9d9c-e0f4-4df3-be70-72292bc6427d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract to DH Building Services Oxford Ltd for the supply and delivery of slit trenches. This procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the industry category of trench-digging work (CPV 45112100). The competitive quotation process concluded on 13 October 2024, with the award finalised on 14 October 2024. The contract, valued at £19,330, will commence on 14 October 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2025. The procurement process was categorised as limited and below the threshold, highlighting its suitability for SMEs.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in excavation or trench-digging services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this type of procurement beneficial due to the competitive quotation method used. Companies with experience in delivering similar services within the specified time frame and budget can enhance their portfolio and gain a foothold with a reputable contracting authority like UKRI. The contract's scheduled fulfilment in Oxfordshire also offers a strategic advantage for local businesses looking to expand their operations and establish strong partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Slit Trenches. This was awarded following a competitive quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4aa020f-c5ec-48ff-a1b1-63ec350ee5f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,330 |
| 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 | DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112100 - Trench-digging work

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4aa020f-c5ec-48ff-a1b1-63ec350ee5f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4aa020f-c5ec-48ff-a1b1-63ec350ee5f1
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71e096f9-e926-4b64-84a2-0d28ce87bc01
  Redacted PO

## Notice URLs

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

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