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Integrated Controller hardware system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2025 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract for the provision of an Integrated Controller hardware system under a procurement process that was completed on 25th March 2025. The procurement, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, falls in the 'Computer equipment and supplies' industry category and serves the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The process reached the award stage, with a direct procurement method, and the contract value, excluding VAT, is £26,981.88. The procurement involved the limited competition process, with the contract period running from 3rd March to 21st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of AUSTIN CONSULTANTS LIMITED. The focus on integrated controller hardware furthers the potential for companies in the tech and innovation sectors to showcase their specialised offerings. Firms with a strong track record in delivering high-quality computer equipment and support services stand a good chance of successfully competing for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Controller hardware system

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) had a requirement for the provision of Integrated Controller hardware system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011113-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,981 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 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

AUSTIN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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