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title: "UKRI - RE19387 - Wave plates"
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# UKRI - RE19387 - Wave plates

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f250eeff-4b38-4e04-83bf-aac6fe29379d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI - RE19387 - Wave plates" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the purchase of six wave plates deemed necessary for laboratory use. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £48,640. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2019 and is set to conclude by 1st December 2020. The tender process was limited, involving a competitive quotation method, and the tender period closed on 30th November 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of optical and precision laboratory equipment. Companies with experience in manufacturing or distributing laboratory goods would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this procurement approach, as it encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers, fostering growth and competition within the sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of six wave plates which will be provided by Manx Precision Optics Ltd and delivered to Rutherford Appleton laboratory in Harwell, Oxford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c4432-5ef4-4300-8e07-3bf8349fbe36 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,640 |
| 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 | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2019 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c4432-5ef4-4300-8e07-3bf8349fbe36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c4432-5ef4-4300-8e07-3bf8349fbe36
  2nd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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