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title: "MKS units are required as spares for units"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb38cec6-8b39-4a07-9201-45edb4eaa3de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-07-18"
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# MKS units are required as spares for units

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb38cec6-8b39-4a07-9201-45edb4eaa3de

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for MKS units required as spares for units within the RAL Space Environmental Test Division. The contract was awarded to MKS INSTRUMENTS UK LIMITED. The procurement process was a direct single tender action, with a contract period starting on June 27, 2023, and ending on July 10, 2023. The MKS units fall under the industry category of Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts. The procurement stage was completed on June 26, 2023.

This contract award presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators, and associated parts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, as the buying organisation, sought MKS units as spares, indicating a need for reliable suppliers in this specialized industry category. Businesses interested in supplying spare parts for aerospace units should monitor similar tender opportunities for potential business growth.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a 1 Quote process. These MKS units are required as spares for units already in use within the RAL Space Environmental Test Division.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ec0b8-4a8d-4899-89c8-dd12681c7b98 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2023 - 10 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,872 |
| 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 | MKS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2023 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ec0b8-4a8d-4899-89c8-dd12681c7b98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ec0b8-4a8d-4899-89c8-dd12681c7b98
  18th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe83385e-5138-46de-9637-83b25fcd6581

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