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title: "UKRI RE18513 - Cloud Condensation Nuclei Counter"
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# UKRI RE18513 - Cloud Condensation Nuclei Counter

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e3cadc1-bef9-4691-8e2f-e62a49c929d3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender titled "UKRI RE18513 - Cloud Condensation Nuclei Counter". This contract, valued at £101,032, falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly for goods. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, specifically aimed at suppliers below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 18 December 2018 and concluded on 31 March 2019, with the tender period having ended on 15 November 2011. The location of interest for delivery is indicated as Swindon, England, with the postal code CB3 0ET.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, especially those with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying scientific instruments. Businesses engaged in innovative research and technology development may find this an advantageous market space to enter or expand their operations. The completion of this contract could pave the way for future contracts in the scientific research sector, particularly for companies that can demonstrate their expertise in equipment relevant to environmental monitoring and analysis.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of Cloud Condensation Nuclei Counter to be used by British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9904bc-162a-4bb4-85aa-a5c02c148f90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2011 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,032 |
| 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 | DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9904bc-162a-4bb4-85aa-a5c02c148f90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9904bc-162a-4bb4-85aa-a5c02c148f90
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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