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GSS25302 - SwRIs Spacecraft Electronic Box

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, successfully completed a procurement process for the tender titled "GSS25302 - SwRIs Spacecraft Electronic Box". The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated this limited competition procurement, aimed at acquiring connectors and cables for the spacecraft electronic box. This procurement is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on connection cables, and was completed with an award notice on 22 April 2025. The awarded contract started on 11 April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 10 June 2025, with its fulfilment carried out across the United Kingdom. The contract was valued at £57,501.60 (VAT included), with a competitive procurement strategy below threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of electronic components, specifically those specialising in connectors and cables. Large enterprises such as Glenair UK Ltd, particularly those that are not categorised as VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise), are well-suited to engage in similar competitive procurements. Companies involved in aerospace and electronics industries can leverage such contracts to highlight their specialised product offerings, expand their business reach, and establish partnerships with esteemed public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

GSS25302 - SwRIs Spacecraft Electronic Box

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 Connectors and cables required to make SwRIs Spacecraft Electronic Box

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05058b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016201-2025
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

31224400 - Connection cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,918 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

GLENAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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