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title: "UKRI-GSS23390 - Spectral response characterisation unit Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI-GSS23390 - Spectral response characterisation unit Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5023d25-8fd8-4fcb-a9c4-3fa3878edbc1

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the supply of a Spectral response characterisation unit for UKRI-STFC. The procurement method used was competitive quotation below threshold. The contract value is £11,155 GBP, with the contract period starting from 25th April 2023 and ending on 21st July 2023. The procurement stage was an award, and the contract was awarded to Bentham Instruments Ltd. The location of the contract is in England, with the buying organisation based in Swindon, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector to compete for supplying the required unit. Businesses in the relevant industry category with expertise in laboratory equipment and precision instruments are well-suited to engage in this competitive quotation process. The contract period allows ample time for the successful bidder to deliver the unit and fulfil the procurement requirements, highlighting a clear timeline for business planning and execution.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of Spectral response characterisation unit for UKRI- STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d61850e-d525-4707-bc51-09d7f5bf19a7 |
| 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 | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2023 - 21 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,155 |
| 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 | BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d61850e-d525-4707-bc51-09d7f5bf19a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d61850e-d525-4707-bc51-09d7f5bf19a7
  2nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b74156e1-9cd3-459d-b171-b93cb22c9224

## Notice URLs

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

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