Tender

GB-Oxford: UKRI-1525 Boron Carbide Grits

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS

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Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by UK Research and Innovations, focusing on the supply of boron carbide grits with a purity greater than 97%. The tender, titled "GB-Oxford: UKRI-1525 Boron Carbide Grits," falls under the goods category and is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, which closes on 25th June 2021, with contract performance expected to commence on 1st July 2021 and continue until 31st May 2022. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and it follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of high-purity industrial materials, particularly those capable of providing the urgent F360 grade boron carbide grit. Businesses with expertise in material supply, quality assurance, and timely delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the contracting authority is particularly open to engaging SMEs. Winning this contract could foster growth and facilitate collaboration within the industry, specifically for suppliers focused on high-quality goods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Oxford: UKRI-1525 Boron Carbide Grits

Notice Description

The supply of boron carbide grits at >97% purity, (FEPA grades: F60 grade 100kg, F360 grade 4000kg, F1200 grade 175kg) Timescale: the F360 material is most urgent, we require an initial 750kg by end July 2021, with the remainder to follow by week 35 (early September) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f831ada-3c12-47aa-855c-c7cc45123826
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5a7d0bd-6038-4493-8782-38a29a890f86
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24311120 - Carbides

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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