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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4598 BAS - Active acoustic instruments

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Jan 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4598 BAS - Active acoustic instruments." The contract, associated with the industry category of acoustic devices (CPV code 32342400), is valued at £63,481 and pertains to the East of England region. The procurement process reached the awarding stage on 28th January 2025, with the contract period starting on 24th January 2025 and ending on 28th January 2025. Kongsberg Discovery AS has been awarded the contract following the tender closure on 23rd January 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the acoustic devices industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality instrumentation suited to scientific research purposes. Although the procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in delivering advanced acoustic technologies would find this contract beneficial. Engaging in such government-backed projects can offer significant exposure and pave the way for further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4598 BAS - Active acoustic instruments

Notice Description

UKRI-4598 BAS - Active acoustic instruments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07510e1b-7ee9-4905-b404-930fc831f063
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cf7a1-95c8-47ee-8d5f-cf91438ea6a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,481 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,481 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONGSBERG DISCOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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