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UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project." This contract, classified under the dry-etching equipment industry category, involves the supply and installation work to be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, culminating in contract awarding on 20th December 2024, with the contract period starting on 23rd December 2024 and ending on 20th November 2025. The total value of the awarded contract is £986,670 GBP, with the winning supplier being SPTS Technologies LTD, a large-scale organisation based in Newport.

This procurement opportunity, while now awarded, highlights the potential for growth in the provision of specialised equipment and services within the scientific research sector. Businesses specialising in manufacturing and installation of scientific and industrial tools, especially those experienced with sophisticated dry-etching technology, could find opportunities in similar tenders. Although this specific tender indicated it was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it signals active procurement in high-tech equipment sectors where large-scale companies can capture significant contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aedfdd5-3d82-4978-b6c8-f9c2355611f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ccce7c-9066-4be7-b9ab-6985f9ff4b59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22520000 - Dry-etching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£986,670 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£986,670 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 20 Nov 2025 6-12 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 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPTS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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