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UKRI-3027 WLS Fibres for ISIS Detectors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Apr 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the contract for the purchase of Wavelength shifting (WLS) fibres for ISIS Detectors to Kuraray Trading Co. Ltd. The procurement process was done through a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £121,068.12 GBP, was signed on 28th March 2023. The tender falls under the goods category and is intended for the detection and analysis apparatus industry.

This contract presents an opportunity for suppliers specialised in providing unique works of art or artistic performance due to technical reasons for competition absence. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in Swindon. Businesses interested in supplying Wavelength shifting (WLS) fibres of various lengths and diameters should consider this tender as it caters to the specific requirements of neutron-sensitive scintillation detectors at ISIS.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3027 WLS Fibres for ISIS Detectors

Notice Description

This is for the purchase of Wavelength shifting (WLS) fibres of different lengths and diameters which are required for new detectors on ISIS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wavelength shifting (WLS) fibres of different lengths and diameters, totalling a length of 55 km, are required for new detectors on ISIS. This fibre is a critical component in neutron sensitive scintillation detectors that have been developed at ISIS. The fibres capture light from neutron sensitive scintillators embedded in the detectors and transport it to light sensors for signal processing. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

Procurement Information

The contract award without prior publication is lawful as the requirements can only be provided by an particular supplier who can meet all of the technical specifications. This is in accordance to PCR Reg32. (b) ii competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009778-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,068 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20233 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 & 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KURARAY TRADING

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