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title: "GSS24733 - Argon Laser"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# GSS24733 - Argon Laser

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e35284c4-bcad-4ab0-be14-b951c0adb959

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## Summary

The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "GSS24733 - Argon Laser," with an award date of 8th October 2024. Classified under the industry category of lasers (CPV code 38636100), this procurement was undertaken via a limited, below-threshold competitive quotation method. The awarded contract, valued at £12,557.10, will commence on 7th October 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025, with delivery set to W12 0NN, England. Key dates in the process included the end of the tender period on 30th September 2024.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised laser equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had the suitability to compete, indicating a favourable environment for smaller businesses aiming to expand their operations through government contracts. Large-scale businesses like Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, the awarded supplier, also benefited by reinforcing their footprint in the public sector. The nature of this procurement suggests that businesses with expertise in advanced laser technologies are particularly well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0900b5b-0f4a-4d92-923e-f4d3d98db687 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,557 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,557 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0900b5b-0f4a-4d92-923e-f4d3d98db687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0900b5b-0f4a-4d92-923e-f4d3d98db687
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/172f18c2-cc1e-42f1-b0ee-1746d2573a46

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