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UKRI-1865 Microwave Cable and Connectors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Aug 2022 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-1865 Microwave Cable and Connectors" in the goods category. The procurement method used was a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Ardent Concepts Inc, a large-scale supplier based in the United States. The delivery location is in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The award value is USD 96,644, and the contract was signed on 20th July 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing connection cables to offer their products and services. Companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying microwave cables and connectors would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The award criteria for this contract was based on price, indicating a focus on cost-effectiveness. UK Research and Innovation, the contracting authority, selected the supplier based on their possession of the intellectual property necessary for the required cables and connectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1865 Microwave Cable and Connectors

Notice Description

Microwave Cables and Connectors. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Procurement Information

The supplier holds the intellectual property for the cables and connectors required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035ed8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022585-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,644 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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

ARDENT CONCEPTS

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