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GSS25184 - Miniature uniaxial accelerometers with cables

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Mar 2025 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation aimed to supply miniature uniaxial accelerometers with cables, falling under the industry category of measuring instruments and vibration analysers. This process, conducted at Polaris House in Swindon, followed a limited competition procurement method and has been completed as of 9th March 2025. The tender was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and the contract was awarded to CMR (Calibration, Maintenance & Repair Ltd) based in Norwich. The contract, identified as GSS25184, commenced on 10th March 2025, with delivery scheduled until 4th July 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of precision measuring instruments to engage with central government agencies. Companies with expertise in high-quality accelerometers and associated equipment would have been well-suited to compete in this limited competition. This procurement underscores the importance of niche technological solutions for scientific and research applications, thus presenting a growth avenue for SMEs in the relevant sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25184 - Miniature uniaxial accelerometers with cables

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for miniature uniaxial accelerometers with cables to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008729-2025
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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38434400 - Vibration analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 4 Jul 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

CMR (CALIBRATION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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