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GSS25171 - Azimuthal ultrasonic measurement system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the procurement of an Azimuthal ultrasonic measurement system, classified under the industry category of "Research, testing and scientific technical simulator." The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, with both entities based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This is a completed award notice, with the procurement stage marked as "Award." The competition for this procurement was limited, below the threshold, with a contract signed on 3rd March 2025, and the delivery period spanning from 24th March 2025 to 14th April 2025. The total contract value is USD 38,412.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific measurement systems and research tools. Companies specialising in the manufacturing and supply of ultrasonic measurement devices and related scientific equipment, including SMEs, will find this contract particularly relevant. The limited competition aspect implies that those with specialised capabilities in this niche market could stand to competitively benefit and expand their business by participating in similar future tenders under UKRI’s procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25171 - Azimuthal ultrasonic measurement system

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Azimuthal ultrasonic measurement system. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009858-2025
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

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,412 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 14 Apr 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

GCTS TESTING SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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