Award

Tracers and reactive gases analytical equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Mar 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for acquiring tracers and reactive gases analytical equipment, awarded to JSB UK and Ireland Ltd. The contract is valued at GBP 349,907.89 and was signed on 17th February 2025. This award follows a limited procurement method under the negotiated procedure without prior publication, as per Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, due to technical reasons. The equipment will be delivered to the British Geological Survey's new laboratories in Nottingham (UKF14), enhancing their capability to measure flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases (CPV 38420000). The procurement process covers technical and specialised equipment integration, necessitating this specific award route.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in creating highly specialised or compatible laboratory equipment. Companies focusing on technological innovation in measuring instruments and solutions for scientific research would be well-suited to similar procurement processes. The contract with UKRI underscores a growing demand for advanced laboratory equipment, hinting at potential subsequent projects in scientific and research institutions where precision and compatibility are paramount. Businesses capable of meeting these stringent technical specifications may find lucrative opportunities in the public procurement of high-end analytical instruments.

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Notice Title

Tracers and reactive gases analytical equipment

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for tracers and reactive gases analytical equipment. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is to purchase two new GC-ECD purge and trap systems and a new GC-FID-TCD-ECD system for new laboratories in British Geological Survey to replace existing laboratory equipment.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Competition is absent for technical reasons, due to compatibility of the equipment with existing systems and the specialised design of the equipment..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008208-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,907 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

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
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JSB UK AND IRELAND

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