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GSS25167- CERN Accelerator School

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Mar 2025 at 09:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a contract titled "GSS25167- CERN Accelerator School." This procurement falls under the public authority - central government category and involves scientific prospecting services. The contract was awarded directly to CERN Accelerator School due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates being 28th February 2025 for the date signed, and the performance period from 3rd March 2025 to 4th April 2025. The total contract value is £14,826.00, with the project's focus located entirely within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific research sector. Particularly those providing specialized training services or educational programmes in the field of accelerator science may find similar future procurements advantageous for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in advanced scientific services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the technical specificity and educational requirements of such projects. The procurement method used here indicates a need for highly specialized suppliers, emphasizing the importance of technical expertise and niche capabilities in winning such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25167- CERN Accelerator School

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the good, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement 5 delegates taking part in the CERN Accelerator School, from STFC RAL space, UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007755-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CERN ACCELERATOR SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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