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UKRI-4806 Optic Cleaning System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Mar 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for an optic cleaning system specifically designed for EPAC Compressor Vacuum Chambers. This contract, categorised under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment', was awarded to Scientific Vacuum Systems Limited on 10th March 2025. The procurement process was carried out using a below-threshold, limited competition method, and the contract period runs from 12th March 2025 to 31st March 2025. The process involved limited competition, enabling focused evaluation of suitable suppliers.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing or servicing. Scientific Vacuum Systems Limited successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in optical cleaning systems to engage in similar tenders. Companies with experience in supplying precision equipment for research and innovation projects would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement activities initiated by UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4806 Optic Cleaning System

Notice Description

Optic Cleaning System for EPAC Compressor Vacuum Chambers To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931352760

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008530-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

SCIENTIFIC VACUUM SYSTEMS

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