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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4779 Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Mar 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has recently completed the procurement process for the "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4779 Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study." This contract, falling under the CPV classification 73100000 for Research and experimental development services, was awarded to the University of Sheffield. The procurement, with a total value of £49,973, focuses on services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 21 February 2025, and the contract will be active starting from 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in research and experimental development services. Larger enterprises, such as those in university research or advanced manufacturing, could particularly benefit from engaging in projects like the Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study. Leveraging this contract can enable businesses to demonstrate their expertise and capability in conducting high-level feasibility studies, fostering growth through partnerships with institutions like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4779 Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study

Notice Description

This contract is for Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study for STFC RAL. Additional information: 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-d4754257-6d7e-4f3b-a060-bdc954b278d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e0a90-d4ae-4ca8-9d98-1866d7aff73f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,973 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,973 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 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 & 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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