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GSS25215- Sound Trap Long term recorder

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GSS25215- Sound Trap Long term recorder" was managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of research, testing, and scientific equipment and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, designated for delivery within the UK. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 19th March 2025 and covering the period from 20th March 2025 to 1st July 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, below threshold, specifically for the supply and delivery of a Sound Trap Long term recorder to UKRI-NERC-BAS, at a total contract value of USD 14,532.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the research and scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in long-term recording devices. Ocean Instruments NZ Ltd, a supplier in this niche market, was successful in securing this contract, highlighting the potential for well-prepared and specialised businesses to participate in such procurement exercises. The clarity of requirements and the specialised nature of the goods needed suggests that businesses with a clear focus on high-quality, technical instrumentation and the capacity to deliver within specified timeframes would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future tenders managed by UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25215- Sound Trap Long term recorder

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The supply of Sound Trap Long term recorder and delivery to UKRI- NERC- BAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f743
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010632-2025
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
£13,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 1 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

OCEAN INSTRUMENTS NZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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