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title: "FM20031 - Supply of Generators"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4be3862-c587-482c-b31e-02d8c7b3d018"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# FM20031 - Supply of Generators

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4be3862-c587-482c-b31e-02d8c7b3d018

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "FM20031 - Supply of Generators". This project falls under the goods category, specifically for generators, and is being executed in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 24th March 2020, and the contract period extending from 26th March 2020 to 31st August 2020. This procurement was carried out through a direct method, classified as a single tender action due to its value of £75,300, and it follows Regulation 32, (2)(b)(ii). The tender was published on 20th April 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of generators, particularly those that can adapt equipment for extreme conditions, such as operation in Antarctica. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender specification indicates a focus on SMEs in the tender suitability criteria. Companies like Tarplett Generator Services Limited have already secured contracts, showcasing the potential for successful suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of three generators which are to be modified for operation in Antarctica. This Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32, (2)(b)(ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b4976a-693e-4e01-8f34-ea0b646859db |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,300 |
| 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 | TARPLETT GENERATOR SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b4976a-693e-4e01-8f34-ea0b646859db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b4976a-693e-4e01-8f34-ea0b646859db
  20th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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