Award

PQ Test Facility Materials

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Nov 2025 at 19:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Nov 2025 at 16:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by ORE Catapult, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, involving the direct award of a contract for "PQ Test Facility Materials." This project falls under the "goods" category, focusing on niche laboratory products for sample preparation and measurement of high-voltage cable materials. The award date for this contract was 4th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 10th November 2025 and extending to 31st January 2026. The location of delivery is set in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the specialised nature of the equipment needed, supplied by iiM GmbH, a large-scale company based in Germany.

This procurement provides a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory and measurement equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-voltage cable testing materials. The contract's specifics indicate a preference for suppliers that can deliver bespoke technological equipment tailored to the project's requirements. Companies similar to iiM GmbH, which can offer unique technical capabilities and high-quality measuring instruments, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector, presenting opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory furnaces and measuring and control equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ Test Facility Materials

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award is for niche laboratory products for the sample preparation and measurement of HV cable materials To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992126433

Procurement Information

This is the only option because this supplier is a bespoke cable lab equipment provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071126-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£74,128 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
sian.kerrison@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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