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Supply of Superconducting Circuits Control System Extension

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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27 Sep 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) pertains to the "Supply of Superconducting Circuits Control System Extension" within the command and control systems industry. This procurement, classified under the industry category of goods, relates specifically to Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (region UKJ14). The process has reached the contract award stage, completed on 27th September 2024, with the contract signed on 26th September 2024. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, justified on technical grounds as the supplies could only be provided by a particular economic operator due to the absence of competition, and ultimately awarded to Zurich Instruments AG.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in developing and supplying advanced command and control systems. Companies with strong expertise in superconducting circuit control systems, technical capabilities suited for bespoke solutions, and those positioned to offer high-quality and cost-effective products would find this procurement process highly beneficial. Such businesses, whether established firms in the sector or emerging technology providers, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and reputation through collaboration with a high-profile research body like UKRI.

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Notice Title

Supply of Superconducting Circuits Control System Extension

Notice Description

Supply of Superconducting Circuits Control System Extension

Procurement Information

Technical grounds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031005-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42961000 - Command and control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£232,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 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
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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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

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