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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4176 Seismometers

BIP Solutions Limited

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22 Nov 2024 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

BIP Solutions Limited has completed a procurement process for supplying seismometers on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre. This contract, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4176 Seismometers", falls under the industry category of Electrical equipment and apparatus (CPV classification: 31600000). The procurement used an open procedure below the threshold, with key dates including the tender deadline on 5th July 2024 and the contract period from 6th July 2024 to 7th July 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £29,590 GBP, was given to Guralp Systems Ltd. The relevant documentation will be available on the UKRI website within 30 days of the award notice publication date of 22nd November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision seismological instruments. Even though the initial contract was awarded to a single supplier due to technical reasons, future related tenders could offer openings for other businesses with expertise in similar specialised equipment. Companies of varying scales, especially those with robust capabilities in producing or supplying electrical equipment, are well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises, promoting innovation and growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4176 Seismometers

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for Seismometers. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. 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-fa456af3-7159-4971-b03d-ca09983093f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ed2d3a-7863-48e9-8174-473a91b8fa0d
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,590 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 30 days
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
BIP Solutions 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 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Guralp Systems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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