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UKRI-4623 DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 07:25

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at the Science & Technology Facilities Council in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-4623 DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs)". This procurement falls under the "Storage units" category (CPV: 39173000) and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was completed with an award date of 10th February 2025, and the contract period is set from 6th March 2025 to 1st May 2025. The total contract value is £664,845.65 GBP, and due to technical reasons, only one supplier was deemed suitable for this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production of storage units to engage in high-value government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could find this type of procurement advantageous, especially if they possess specialised capabilities in manufacturing complex metal structures like the DUNE Anode Plane Assembly Shipping Frames. The awarded supplier, NCP - Fabrico de Produtos Metalicos, S.A., demonstrates that even large-scale suppliers are engaged, indicating the competitive nature and potential for business growth in this industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4623 DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs)

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for 20 x DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs). Due to technical reasons, there was only one suitable supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6acd562-81ba-4c8c-86ba-6218427326d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97f7f15-64bc-40e0-b264-dc3191cbf745
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39173000 - Storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£664,845 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£664,845 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 1 May 2025 1-6 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCP - FABRICO DE PRODUTOS METALICOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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