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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1942 Blue Optics System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Feb 2022 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has successfully completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-1942 Blue Optics System," an optical distribution system designed to ensure uniform performance across various research laboratories in the UK. The awarding tender, which falls under the category of Optical instruments (CPV 38600000), was awarded on 26th January 2022, with a contract value of £48,465.68, effective from 27th January 2022 to 25th February 2022. The tender was initiated as part of the goods procurement category, but specific procurement method details were not specified.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of optical instruments and related technologies. Companies that specialise in high-quality optical systems or have experience in collaborating within research and innovation sectors would be particularly well-suited to engage in future similar tenders. This contract may also stimulate growth for suppliers looking to expand their presence in academic and research markets.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1942 Blue Optics System

Notice Description

An optical distribution system which will match those of our collaborators. It has been created by the members of the AION consortium to ensure uniform performance and to avoid any systematic errors related to use of different equipment across all five Sr-labs in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a44ab3e-4274-4fff-a7f3-ebf865066dc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c28d4e-56a3-4350-9038-9fdf896ea678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,465 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,465 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 25 Feb 2022 30 days
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 AND 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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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