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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4713 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Provision of calibration services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Feb 2025 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the provision of calibration services for instruments used on the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The contract, identified by tender ID BIP924347409, falls under the industry category of calibration services (CPV 50433000). The relevant location for this service is the East of England, United Kingdom. This process, detailed in the award dated 7 February 2025, and published on 10 February 2025, was part of a tender initiated by UKRI to ensure that the CTD and Uncontaminated Sea Water (UCSW) sampling systems on the RRS Sir David Attenborough maintain up-to-date calibrations. The project timeline includes a contract period starting from 8 February 2025 to 10 February 2025, with a total value of £40,895 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrument calibration services, especially those with experience in marine science equipment. The awarded contract, valued at £40,895 GBP, has been given to Planet Ocean Ltd, a large-scale supplier. By fulfilling these services, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation in the calibration services domain while contributing to critical scientific research efforts. Companies with robust capabilities in maintaining and calibrating marine science instruments would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4713 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Provision of calibration services

Notice Description

BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Provision of calibration services Annually we need to calibrate and service the instruments used on the CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) system on the RRS SDA, as well as the Uncontaminated Sea Water (UCSW) sampling system. The CTD is a deployed system from the RRS SDA that is a fundamental tool in conducting ocean science onboard the vessel. As such it needs to have up to date calibrations on all of its instruments in order to maintain the scientific confidence in the data collected by the SDA during science cruises. The same is true for the instruments used on the UCSW system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-614c40db-25d2-443c-83fb-80536defeeb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e6dfa-da11-4049-ad3b-67e7d7ba29fc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANET OCEAN

Further Information

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