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UKRI-1967 SWIMMR S1 Trusted Aviation Monitors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

08 Sep 2022 at 13:05

Tender

11 May 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-1967 SWIMMR S1 Trusted Aviation Monitors," under the "goods" category related to radiation monitors. This tender was conducted through an open procedure and involves the development and deployment of new instruments and models to support the UK space weather community. The procurement stage is now cancelled. The estimated value of the opportunity ranges from £255,000 to £410,000 GBP, with a maximum potential spend of up to £750,000 GBP. The main purpose of this procurement is to acquire Radiation Monitoring units for use in Aircraft and Balloons and associated operations support activities.

This tender by UKRI presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers capable of providing the specified Radiation Monitoring units and associated operations support activities. Businesses in the radiation monitoring industry or those with expertise in aerospace technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract has an emphasis on quality as an award criteria, with a value of 82% importance, alongside price with an 18% weightage. The Contracting Authority has also expressed interest in potential additional purchases beyond the core requirement, aiming to achieve value for money and economies of scale.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1967 SWIMMR S1 Trusted Aviation Monitors

Notice Description

SWIMMR is a four-year programme under UKRI SPF Wave 2 to develop and deploy new instruments and models to support the UK space weather community and national capabilities in MOSWOC. It directly addresses priorities identified by BEIS, MoD and DfT. It is aimed at improving forecasting predictions and establishing a legacy of enhanced operational capabilities. The purpose of this particular procurement, which is just one part of SWIMMR, is to define the work required from a Supplier to provide Radiation Monitoring units for use in Aircraft and Balloons and associated operations support activities. The scope is limited to the 3 main parts: Development State of Work, Operations Support and Technical Specification. UKRI, the Contracting Authority, is looking to procure the requirements as laid out in the tender documentation held in the stated e-Sourcing portal. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential Bidders review the tender documentation for the full scope of work and requirements, these are held within the Delta eSourcing portal referenced within this notice. The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS255,000.00 to PS340,000.00 GBP excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the core requirement. The optional purchases are estimated at PS300,000.00 to 410,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. Therefore, a maximum potential spend of up to PS750,000.00 GBP excluding VAT may be placed through this contract. There is a price cap for the core requirement, therefore bids cannot exceed PS340,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. Bids received that exceed this value shall be deemed non-compliant and shall not be considered. This cap value is not including any options that may be purchased and is for the core requirement only. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The contracting authority wish to reserve the right to procure further units as stated in the tender documentation, in the interest of value for money and economies of scale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0336a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025245-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£718,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

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