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UKRI-3580 Image Sensor Testing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Feb 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for specialist image sensor testing services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £570,000 in GBP, was awarded to Aspect Systems GmbH from Germany. The procurement process was initiated by UKRI under the legal basis scheme CELEX, with the main procurement category being services in the industry classification of technical inspection and testing services. The procurement stage was the award, and the contract was signed on 21st November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in technical inspection and testing services to pursue business growth by engaging with UK Research & Innovation. Businesses capable of meeting the specific technical standards required for image sensor testing would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract location is in the United Kingdom, and the procurement was done through a central purchasing body, offering a chance for interested suppliers, particularly those with large-scale operations like Aspect Systems GmbH, to participate and provide their services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3580 Image Sensor Testing

Notice Description

This is for the specialist image sensor testing for Science and Technology Facilities Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for specialist image sensor testing for the Science and Technology Facilities Council. 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

This SSA is in accordance with Reg32 b (ii) as this is the only supplier who is able to provide the relevant services to the technical standards required by UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004157-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20232 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
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7563420665

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

ASPECT SYSTEMS

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