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title: "Loki Detector Rails"
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# Loki Detector Rails

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a72197-e3a2-4029-850f-746a2acd05c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which sought tenders for the contract titled "Loki Detector Rails" aimed at acquiring detection rails for the LOKI project by UK Research and Innovation - STFC. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold of £50,000. The tender period concluded on 3rd February 2020, while the contract was awarded on the same day and is set to run from 4th February 2020 until 31st March 2020. The delivery is expected at a site in Swindon with a total contract value of £49,990.72 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations and client base. Companies like Hepcomotion Ltd have already engaged in this tender, reflecting the competitive landscape for similar suppliers looking to align with government contracts in the science and research sector. Participating in such tenders can spur growth by securing contracts with public organisations, enhancing brand visibility, and establishing long-lasting partnerships in industry-specific projects.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of Detection Rails to be used as part of the LOKI project by UK Research and Innovation - STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d491428e-58bf-47b4-9500-b34152722dc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,990 |
| 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 | HEPCOMOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d491428e-58bf-47b4-9500-b34152722dc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d491428e-58bf-47b4-9500-b34152722dc5
  11th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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