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title: "FM19360 - RRS James Clark Ross"
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# FM19360 - RRS James Clark Ross

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f71fd355-04c0-4404-bef4-d9373fe5a0d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of flexible Vulkan couplings was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation's Natural Environment Research Council, specifically the British Antarctic Survey. This tender, identified as FM19360, was awarded for a value of £98,970 and classified under the goods category in couplings. The tender period concluded on 9th January 2020, with the contract commencing on 15th January 2020 and set to run until 28th December 2020. The procurement method employed was a direct award through a single tender action, adhering to Regulation 32.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in manufacturing or supplying industrial components, particularly those within the engineering and maritime sectors. Companies with expertise in producing flexible couplings or related mechanical parts would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities, fostering growth through participation in public sector contracts and collaboration with prominent institutions such as the UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Natural Environment Research Council - British Antarctic Survey (BAS) had a requirement for the Supply of Flexible Vulkan Couplings for 4 engines. The Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) & (iii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad73da6-78f2-4db6-9a33-8f396934db57 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 28 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,970 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | VULKAN INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44167100 - Couplings

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad73da6-78f2-4db6-9a33-8f396934db57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad73da6-78f2-4db6-9a33-8f396934db57
  10th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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