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GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Feb 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has recently completed an award for the procurement of an Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber under the tender id BIP757471533 titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber". The procurement falls under the industry category "Parts of vacuum pumps" with a value of £98,378.98. The tender process was open with a tender deadline of January 30, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from January 31, 2023, to May 1, 2023, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract award provides opportunities for SMEs and businesses interested in supplying goods related to vacuum chambers. Companies specializing in supplying and servicing scientific equipment, vacuum technology, and aerospace components would find this tender beneficial for their business growth. The procurement stage has now transitioned from tendering to the award phase, indicating potential future opportunities for similar contracts in this industry category.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to purchase an Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber to be used for the testing and characterisation of satellite sub-systems and components. The estimated value of the opportunity is between PS90,000-PS114,000 excluding VAT with a maximum budget of PS114,000 excluding VAT. Any bids received that exceed the maximum wil not be considered. 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. 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-b5fd17-629e2b5d-3258-47ee-9cb3-64d8e89c3a45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e0872-1fc2-4378-8c85-df01911ad025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 1 May 2023 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

CASCADE TEK SOLUTIONS

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