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UKRI - RE20231 - Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI - RE20231 - Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates from Swindon, England. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £36,180. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action justified by competition being absent for technical reasons. The tender period concluded on 17th April 2020, and the contract period is set to run from 20th April 2020 to 15th September 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in modifications of technical instruments. Companies that engage in innovative aerospace solutions and possess experience dealing with complex governmental contracts would be well-suited to compete. The unique nature of the tender implies that niche providers with specific technical competencies may have the advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE20231 - Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument

Notice Description

Award notice for the Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument. Single tender action was justified under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744eaf27-9fd8-4c3d-8ab4-57505edcc6b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 15 Sep 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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