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GSS25287 - Components for Space Weather Coronagraph

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, has concluded the procurement process for the "GSS25287 - Components for Space Weather Coronagraph" project. The procurement falls within the public authority - central government industry category. A limited competition procurement method was used, targeting the supply and delivery of astronomical and optical instruments. The contract, valued at approximately £30,215.3 (gross), was awarded to Aerco Limited. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 9th April 2025 to 26th September 2025, and the contract was signed on 8th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs involved in the supply of specialised components such as astronomical and optical instruments. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and demonstrate their capability to handle sophisticated technological requirements. Firms interested in public sector contracts and looking to collaborate with influential entities like UKRI would find this procurement an ideal fit, opening pathways to further opportunities in the UK and potentially larger markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25287 - Components for Space Weather Coronagraph

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Components for Space Weather Coronagraph.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05014d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014552-2025
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

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,182 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 26 Sep 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

AERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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