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title: "SSAPR18015 NERC Niskin Bottles 12 litre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e47e4478-8375-4802-b497-1d0e191609d4"
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# SSAPR18015 NERC Niskin Bottles 12 litre

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e47e4478-8375-4802-b497-1d0e191609d4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the purchase of 12-litre Niskin bottles required for polar research, as part of a new CTD system. This tender, referenced as SSAPR18015, is categorised under "goods" with a total value of £30,036. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, with the award taking place on 22 January 2018. The contract period spans from 24 January 2018 to 23 February 2018. The designated delivery locations include various territories, such as the United Kingdom and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for suppliers of scientific equipment, particularly those specialised in manufacturing bottles, jars, and similar items. Businesses that are experienced in meeting the specific requirements for scientific research equipment and possess the necessary quality assurances would be ideally positioned to compete in such tender processes. Companies looking to diversify their product offering or expand their clientele within the scientific community may find this procurement particularly advantageous.

## Notice

In order to fulfil scientific requirements for polar research, niskin style sample bottles need to purchased as part of a new CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) system. A tender process was run, and subsequently re-run, with no compliant bids received (Tender Reference PR17079/A). The single source action information provided by BAS meets regulation 32.2(a) and as a result can move to a negotiated procedure with OCE. OCE are able to deliver the outlined requirements in the tender documentation BAS expect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ec3627-a828-41f8-ab49-a41801f59329 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2018 - 23 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,036 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,036 |
| 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 | OCEAN TEST EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39225700 - Bottles, jars and phials

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ec3627-a828-41f8-ab49-a41801f59329

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ec3627-a828-41f8-ab49-a41801f59329
  9th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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