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title: "UKRI - RE21210 - Large Aperture Sapphire Window"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-02-24"
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# UKRI - RE21210 - Large Aperture Sapphire Window

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feeb0473-b88c-4ff6-a59a-d617bc6f47d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, who issued a tender titled "UKRI - RE21210 - Large Aperture Sapphire Window" for laboratory equipment, specifically a Large Aperture Sapphire Window. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation due to its value of £40,748, targeting small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises. The tender period concluded on 17 February 2021, and the contract is scheduled to run from 18 February 2021 to 31 May 2021, with the delivery address located in OX11 0QX, England.

This opportunity can foster growth for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those that are small to medium-sized or in the voluntary and community sector. Companies with experience in precision manufacturing or supplying scientific instruments may find this tender especially relevant, as they are well-suited to meet the specifications outlined by the buyer. With the competitive quotation process, businesses have the chance to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of a Large Aperture Sapphire Window

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88afa88-b0ab-4492-b521-9be23fa6368d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,748 |
| 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 | COHERENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88afa88-b0ab-4492-b521-9be23fa6368d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88afa88-b0ab-4492-b521-9be23fa6368d
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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