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title: "UKRI - RE22143 - VAST Support System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6adb73b-bfed-4651-b1d7-0441ec612da4"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-11"
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# UKRI - RE22143 - VAST Support System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6adb73b-bfed-4651-b1d7-0441ec612da4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of the VAST Support System has been successfully concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a government contracting authority based in Swindon, England. This award notice follows a competitive quotation exercise, with a contract value of £12,271. The procurement focussed on the electrical components industry and was classified under CPV code 31681400. The tender period ended on 28th February 2022, with the contract officially commencing on 10th March 2022 and set to last until 8th July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical components and support systems to engage with government contracts. Businesses skilled in providing goods similar to the VAST Support System, particularly those who can meet the specific requirements of UK Shared Business Services Limited, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement exercises of this nature. The competitive limited procurement method used suggests that there may be more similar opportunities that SMEs can target to grow their business in the public sector.

## 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 VAST Support System to UKRI- STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151b1dc3-7db0-4505-922a-57dd9cea7544 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2022 - 8 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,271 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,271 |
| 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 | LR ENGINEERING LTD (FAIRFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31681400 - Electrical components

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151b1dc3-7db0-4505-922a-57dd9cea7544

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151b1dc3-7db0-4505-922a-57dd9cea7544
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/435c3f11-8ad8-4b11-b9a9-6dae42f852fc
  Redacted PO added

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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