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UKRI - RE20445 - Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Oct 2020 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is responsible for the procurement of a Time of Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor for the British Antarctic Survey. The contract is valued at £176,947.57 and falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2020 to 1st February 2021. The tender was awarded on 2nd September 2020, after a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the technical uniqueness of the required equipment.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in aerosol measurement technologies. Companies that can demonstrate innovations in scientific instrumentation and qualifications in limited competition tenders, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract to be a beneficial growth opportunity. Additionally, those with the ability to meet stringent technical specifications for specialized equipment will be particularly well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE20445 - Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation - British Antarctic Survey are to purchase a Time of Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor that will allow the measurement of the chemical composition of atmospheric aerosol. The system being purchased is the only system in the market that is able to take measurements in very low concentrations that BAS will encounter. Aerodyne Research Inc are the only supplier in the market that has a Time of Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor that is capable of measuring the very low concentrations British Antarctic Survey will encounter. Therefore the direct award contract was compliant under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9bbffcc-0654-4911-98bd-b8f76888b2fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ba4ca1-6b8c-4e76-abbf-21d5c6217aa9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£176,947 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,947 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

AERODYNE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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