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title: "UKRI - RE20231 - Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument"
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# UKRI - RE20231 - Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-161baf7e-2ed3-47b7-85f1-8849c2b30fea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI - RE20231 - Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates from Swindon, England. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £36,180. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action justified by competition being absent for technical reasons. The tender period concluded on 17th April 2020, and the contract period is set to run from 20th April 2020 to 15th September 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in modifications of technical instruments. Companies that engage in innovative aerospace solutions and possess experience dealing with complex governmental contracts would be well-suited to compete. The unique nature of the tender implies that niche providers with specific technical competencies may have the advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Award notice for the Certification of Modifications to the Met Office's Deimos Instrument. Single tender action was justified under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744eaf27-9fd8-4c3d-8ab4-57505edcc6b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 15 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,180 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2020 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744eaf27-9fd8-4c3d-8ab4-57505edcc6b4
- 28 Apr 2020 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744eaf27-9fd8-4c3d-8ab4-57505edcc6b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744eaf27-9fd8-4c3d-8ab4-57505edcc6b4
  25th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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