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GSS25263 - Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Mar 2025 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to Abberior Instruments GmbH from Göttingen, Germany. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract period starting on 28 March 2025 and ending on 30 April 2025. The contract value is £16,333.03 excluding tax, with a gross amount of £19,599.64, and it falls under the industry category of Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems (CPV code 31712000). Delivery is scheduled to take place within the United Kingdom.

This procurement is a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced microelectronic machinery and cryogenic technologies to explore potential partnerships or future contracts with UKRI. UKRI requires highly specialised technical equipment, indicating that companies in the high-tech and scientific research sectors would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. SME manufacturers and suppliers of precision instrumentation and cryogenic modules who can offer technological innovation and reliability are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities and grow their business within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25263 - Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments

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, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011815-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 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, 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

ABBERIOR INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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