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title: "Visible single-frequency VECSEL"
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# Visible single-frequency VECSEL

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbeccdc9-7ebf-4892-873b-868fdeb4c6e8

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Visible single-frequency VECSEL, falling under the industry category of Lasers. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold), with a total contract value of 47,400 GBP. The contract period runs from 18th August 2023 to 8th October 2023. The buying organisation is located in SWINDON, England, and the contract was awarded to Vexlum Oy from Tampere, Finland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of industrial lasers to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender due to the specified suitability for SMEs. The competitive nature of the procurement exercise offers a chance for eligible businesses to grow their activities and expand their market presence within the laser industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d22eba5-e470-446b-9540-8a909993d8c2 |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2023 - 8 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,456 |
| 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 | VEXLUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d22eba5-e470-446b-9540-8a909993d8c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d22eba5-e470-446b-9540-8a909993d8c2
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3de8a721-6d48-4030-909a-fddaba482e44
  Redacted purchase order

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