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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4682 DiATOME Diamond Knives

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Mar 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4682 DiATOME Diamond Knives," which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This procurement, valued at GBP 59,920, involves the delivery of goods to the East of England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 28th February 2025. The contract will be effective from 3rd March 2025 to 28th March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment to supply DIATOME diamond knives to a significant research body. Although this particular tender does not specifically encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with the requisite expertise and capacity are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The awarded supplier, SciQuip Limited, is a large-scale company, indicating the need for a well-established supplier capable of meeting the high standards expected by UKRI.

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Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4682 DiATOME Diamond Knives

Notice Description

DiATOME Diamond Knives 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-b5fd17-875b294e-ac5c-4984-b8be-0fd67462ee31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bde30a8-7e48-4c34-bdd9-c43e5904deac
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 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

SCIQUIP

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