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GSS25154 - RC system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of a RC system, which includes a mass spectrometer with specified components such as a Faraday/Channeltron electron multiplier and an Oxide coated Iridium twin filament assembly. The tender, identified as GSS25154, focused on goods falling within the industry category of scientific equipment. This procurement was managed directly and below the threshold, taking place without competition due to the technical specificity required. The awarded contract, valued at £13,719.00 excluding VAT, was signed on 26 February 2025 and spans from 27 February 2025 to 30 April 2025. The supplier chosen for this contract is Hiden Analytical Ltd., located in Cheshire, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying highly specialised scientific instrumentation. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying advanced mass spectrometers and related technology would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders. As public procurement processes through organisations like UKRI tend to focus on innovative, high-precision requirements, businesses that invest in cutting-edge research and development in scientific apparatus can find substantial growth opportunities through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25154 - RC system

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Award notice for the Supply of RC system,mass range and with Faraday/Channeltron electron multiplier and Oxide coated Iridium twin filament assembly to UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eef9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010114-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,719 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 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, coreservices@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

HIDEN ANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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