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title: "Development of EPICS Device Support Software"
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# Development of EPICS Device Support Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f33bb422-9481-45e7-a999-92b2c5d02702

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Observatory Science Ltd for the provision of development of EPICS Device Support Software. The contract value is £20,250 GBP. The procurement method used was competitive quotation (below threshold), and the contract period is from 23rd November 2023 to 31st May 2024. The deadline for tender submissions was on 22nd November 2023, and the contract was awarded on 23rd November 2023. The contract pertains to IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, located in England at postal code WA4 4AD.

This contract provides an opportunity for SMEs to engage in providing IT services to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Companies well-versed in software development, consulting, and Internet services would find this contract suitable for their expertise. Being a below-threshold competitive quotation, this tender process allows smaller businesses to compete on a more level playing field. The UK Shared Business Services Limited, as the buying organization, is open to engaging with SMEs for such procurement opportunities, fostering growth and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of development of EPICS Device Support Software. This procurement has been concluded via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f80cbb9-b88c-47a3-869f-a2a14dee5883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,250 |
| 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 | OBSERVATORY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f80cbb9-b88c-47a3-869f-a2a14dee5883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f80cbb9-b88c-47a3-869f-a2a14dee5883
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33e97a8b-05be-46ff-922d-7c9944f62040

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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