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title: "UKRI ASCEND 40 laser system"
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# UKRI ASCEND 40 laser system

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e96fe334-0b11-4433-b634-4d87a9564f0e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the acquisition of an ASCEND 40 laser system, intended for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - RAL. The contract, valued at £78,604, falls within the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 38636100 for lasers. The award was published on 1st October 2019, with the tender period having ended on 15th September 2019. The contract commenced on 16th September 2019 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2020, with delivery addresses located in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialised in laser equipment and related technology. Given that SMEs are explicitly welcomed, companies offering innovative laser solutions or related services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in providing equipment to scientific organisations could also find this tender beneficial for growth, particularly those located in or capable of delivering to the Oxfordshire region.

## Notice

The purchase of ASCEND 40 laser system for STFC - RAL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e571f200-d091-4c70-bf8d-173cb2957d3f |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,604 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,604 |
| 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 | NEWPORT SPECTRA- PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2019 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e571f200-d091-4c70-bf8d-173cb2957d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e571f200-d091-4c70-bf8d-173cb2957d3f
  1st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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