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DDaT25198 - Seismology SIM Cards

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25198 - Seismology SIM Cards," engaging Wireless Logic Ltd as the supplier. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for SIM cards used in seismology, and is classified within the direct procurement method, executed without competition due to the unique technical requirements that Wireless Logic Ltd uniquely fulfils. The procurement process is handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and is situated in Swindon, UK, with the contractual period running from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £12,720, with key contractual stages having reached completion, including the award finalised on 11th April 2025.

This procurement presents a vital opportunity for businesses capable of providing specialised telecommunications products, particularly large-scale companies equipped to deliver bespoke technical solutions in niche markets. While the competition phase is complete, companies within the telecommunications and technology sectors may find valuable insight in this contract's specifications, enabling them to explore and develop capabilities for future similar bids. The transaction highlights the importance of possessing unique technical offerings and establishing strong partnerships with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation for securing growth opportunities in specialised government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25198 - Seismology SIM Cards

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 had a requirement for the provision of Seismology SIM Cards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028126-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 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, ddatprocurement@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

WIRELESS LOGIC

Further Information

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