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UKRI-3851 Supply of Combs for DUNE APA Production

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) issued a tender for the supply of combs for DUNE APA production. The contract involves providing comb parts for 138 APA's with monthly deliveries and completion by 25th January 2027 in Warrington, UK. The procurement method was a limited procedure with only one viable supplier due to technical reasons. The award was given to Rainford Precision Machines Ltd, with a signed contract amount of GBP 199,747.96 on 4th March 2024.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in manufacturing and supplying comb parts. Given the specialized nature of the requirement and the absence of competition for technical reasons, businesses capable of meeting the unique specifications and delivery schedule could benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. UKRI's focus on research and innovation aligns well with businesses in the research industry looking to expand their market presence through niche offerings like comb production for scientific equipment.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3851 Supply of Combs for DUNE APA Production

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for Comb parts for a total of 138 APA's which includes 10 % spare parts for each layer. There are 10 unique drawings for the comb parts. Due to Technical Reasons there are was on 1 suitable supplier to undertake the project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for Comb parts for a total of 138 APA's which includes 10 % spare parts for each layer. There are 10 unique drawings for the comb parts. Due to Technical Reasons there are was on 1 suitable supplier to undertake the project. To be delivered monthly according to the schedule requested of 3 x APA sets per month with the last delivery being completed no later than 25th January 2027.

Procurement Information

There is only one viable supply who can carry out this work and therefore there is an absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31131200 - Anodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,747 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7565200218

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAINFORD PRECISON MACHINES

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