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GB-Didcot: UKRI-4586 Automatic Wire Bonding Machine

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the supply of an automatic wire bonding machine titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4586 Automatic Wire Bonding Machine." This procurement falls under the "Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery" industry category. The contract has been awarded to Accelonix Ltd, with a value of £135,580. The contract period extends from 28 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, and the delivery location is the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified, and the process has reached the award stage as of 27 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised machinery, particularly those capable of providing advanced wire bonding technologies. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, the nature of the procurement could encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to pursue similar opportunities in the future. Companies with expertise in precision machinery and a strong track record in fulfilling specific technical requirements would be well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-4586 Automatic Wire Bonding Machine

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to supply automatic wedge bonders. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-269dfc9c-04b5-4368-8b3d-8912720caada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af9213c5-713d-44df-87cb-b2771c3b95c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,580 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCELONIX

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