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title: "UKRI RE18563 - Pick Up Probe"
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# UKRI RE18563 - Pick Up Probe

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2f35c4f-42fb-45fc-a302-d5011d27506f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of 100 Pick Up Probes, as part of the UK’s contribution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) Project in Lund, Sweden, is coordinated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender, identified as RE18563, falls within the “Laboratory, optical and precision equipment” industry category and has a total contract value of £38,901. The contract period commenced on 31 January 2019 and extends until 31 May 2019. The procurement method used was a direct award via a single tender action, in light of the contract being below threshold, with key dates including the tender end date on 9 January 2019 and the award date on 17 January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts include manufacturers and suppliers of scientific instruments and materials, especially those with capabilities aligned to the specifications of the Particle Accelerator technologies. Engaging in this type of procurement could facilitate growth by opening avenues for future collaborations on large-scale projects like the European Spallation Source.

## Notice

Part of the UKs contribution to the the Euro 1,843m European Spallation Source (ESS) Project in Lund, Sweden, is the provision of Pick Up Probes to be used with Radio Frequency Cavities in the Particle Accelerator (PA). As such STFC have placed an order for 100 Pickup Probes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc301f78-621c-4054-a9fb-11bcb8d577bb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,901 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,901 |
| 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 | SOLCERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc301f78-621c-4054-a9fb-11bcb8d577bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc301f78-621c-4054-a9fb-11bcb8d577bb
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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