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title: "BE24227 - Optic Tables"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc6d83a6-3413-4ca3-b3bf-71afb6d959c5"
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# BE24227 - Optic Tables

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc6d83a6-3413-4ca3-b3bf-71afb6d959c5

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS), based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of optic tables, as part of their laboratory furniture needs. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID BE24227, involved a competitive quotation method below the threshold value. This process, which was concluded on 29th October 2024, led to the awarding of the contract valued at £40,764.77 to Thorlabs Ltd. Delivery will take place within the period from 30th October 2024 to 17th December 2024, at the specified postal code OX11 0QX, tying in with UK Research and Innovation’s requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage with public sector contracts and supply specialised laboratory furniture. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific equipment and laboratory furniture would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The competitive quotation process allows for a straightforward entry, promoting business growth by supplying high-quality products necessary for research and development sectors.

## 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 Optic Tables. 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/387ba105-ed97-4960-a476-bd9dfb3bebd9 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,764 |
| 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387ba105-ed97-4960-a476-bd9dfb3bebd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387ba105-ed97-4960-a476-bd9dfb3bebd9
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ab038cd-ed84-4e6a-a1a1-de9554eee80a
  Redacted PO

## Notice URLs

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

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