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GSS25275 - Space Weather Cornagraph

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Apr 2025 at 15:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, conducted a procurement process for the supply of Space Weather Cornagraph components. This procurement, classified under the goods category, took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. As of 15th April 2025, the contract has been awarded following a limited competition procurement method. The contracted supplier is Alter Technology Tuv Nord S.A.U, based in Sevilla, Spain. The contract period extends from 15th April 2025 to 10th July 2025 with a gross value of USD 38,831.64.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical components and space weather technology. Alter Technology Tuv Nord S.A.U, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, showcasing the viability of market engagement for relevant companies in these sectors. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality, specialised components for space weather applications can greatly benefit from similar procurement activities by UKRI and related entities, reinforcing growth potential through competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25275 - Space Weather Cornagraph

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 Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Space Weather Cornagraph components to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050373
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015334-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,831 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 10 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, 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

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TUV NORD S.A.U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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