Tender

GB-Didcot: UKRI-1306 Molecular Contamination Sampling and Analysis

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1306 Molecular Contamination Sampling and Analysis" is initiated by UK Research & Innovation, specifically the RAL Space department. This tender, classified under analysis services, is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period will conclude on 13th August 2021, while the contract is scheduled to start from 24th August 2021 and run until 31st December 2024, with a total estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wider participation from interested parties.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental monitoring and analysis services, given the specific requirements for molecular contamination monitoring. Companies with expertise in high-sensitivity testing and analysis would find this contract beneficial in expanding their market presence. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses could enhance their credibility and develop long-term relationships with a prominent organisation like UK Research & Innovation, paving the way for future collaborations and projects in the space industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-1306 Molecular Contamination Sampling and Analysis

Notice Description

RAL Space requires molecular contamination monitoring to support the environmental test campaigns for the majority of space hardware projects, some of which have optical equipment with high sensitivity to molecular contamination; there is no capability in house to provide the service at the limit of detection required by the customers, therefore RAL Space wish to put in place a contract with a supplier who can provide this service. The Contract duration shall be for an initial period until 31st December 2022, with two optional extensions of 1 year each 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9a2d182-81b4-4a79-9f19-defefd2a979e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a24f255-1cbb-44f0-91a1-8fea93f54347
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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