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title: "UKRI RE21382 Downsizing telescope"
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# UKRI RE21382 Downsizing telescope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1c3730e-41e7-40de-bfc0-7c7a30a15c7d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, seeking bids for the "UKRI RE21382 Downsizing telescope" under the goods category, specifically for telescopes. The award notice was published on 22nd July 2021, following the completion of the tender phase, which ended on 16th July 2021. The contract period is set from 19th July 2021 to 30th September 2021, with a total contract value of £42,948.63. The delivery address for the goods is located in OX11 0QX, England.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in the manufacture or supply of astronomical equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the requirements of competitive quotations. Companies that possess experience in the goods category for telescopes would benefit from participating in this procurement process, allowing them to expand their footprint in the scientific and research sectors.

## Notice

Award Notice for the supply of a Downsizing Telescope for STFC RAL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a903486f-d15e-4be2-904e-f3a9522f04f7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,948 |
| 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 | GOOCH & HOUSEGO OHIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38635000 - Telescopes

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a903486f-d15e-4be2-904e-f3a9522f04f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a903486f-d15e-4be2-904e-f3a9522f04f7
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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