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GSS25144 - Ceramic components for ISIS RF Screens

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of ceramic components for ISIS RF Screens. This contract, identified as GSS25144, falls within the goods category of the ceramics industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for these specific components. The process has been completed with key dates including the contract's start date on 4th March 2025 and end date on 31st March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £24,889.2 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of ceramic components. SMEs with expertise in this niche market would find themselves well-positioned to engage with future procurements of a similar nature by UK Research and Innovation. The procurement process underscores the importance of having unique capabilities and products that meet specific needs, which can greatly benefit specialised suppliers aiming to grow their business through targeted government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25144 - Ceramic components for ISIS RF Screens

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI have a requirement for the purchase of ceramic components for ISIS RF Screens. This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007989-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44111300 - Ceramics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,741 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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

PRECISION CERAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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