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GB-Warrington: UKRI-2317 LIGO A+ HRTS Suspension Small Components

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Jul 2022 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-2317 LIGO A+ HRTS Suspension Small Components" is conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of "Lasers" and involves the manufacture of small machining parts for the Laser Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) experiment. The procurement method is not specified, and the tendering period concluded on 14 July 2022, with the contract period running from 15 July 2022 to 16 September 2022. The total contract value is £54,382.80, awarded to BH Blackmore Ltd.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of precision components, particularly in the laser technology sector. Companies that specialise in small-scale machining and have experience supplying to research and innovation bodies would be especially well-suited to compete. This contract not only allows for business growth through collaboration with a prominent public research entity but also opens pathways to further opportunities in similar high-tech and scientific projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Warrington: UKRI-2317 LIGO A+ HRTS Suspension Small Components

Notice Description

Manufacture of the HAM Relay Triple Suspensions (small machining parts) (HRTS) for the Laser Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) experiment. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6bc6712-9267-4026-815d-494c64d57899
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97ffbea-6c8d-4cec-bd01-4af6bba0ea6f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,382 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,382 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 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 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

BH BLACKMORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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