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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3143 100j Blast Shield- EPAC"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3143 100j Blast Shield- EPAC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-266d2cd1-c2af-4a66-b3be-4b85f9a4f336

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract for the procurement of a 100J Blast Shield for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (CLF) in Swindon. The contract, with a value of £45,662.75 GBP, was awarded to Wres Ltd. The tender period ended on July 19, 2023, and the contract period is from July 20, 2023, to October 13, 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category and was processed through a procurement competition.

This contract presents a business opportunity for firms specialised in safety equipment. Businesses interested in providing safety equipment within the South East region of the United Kingdom should consider engaging with UK Research and Innovation for future similar procurement opportunities. The recent award to Wres Ltd showcases the potential for successful bidding entities with experience in delivering safety equipment efficiently and effectively.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide a 100J Blast Shield for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (CLF). This was processed on a procurement competition. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25a7501-1cd6-4bc5-9440-7a2ebb6fef40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2023 - 13 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,662 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,662 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2023 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25a7501-1cd6-4bc5-9440-7a2ebb6fef40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25a7501-1cd6-4bc5-9440-7a2ebb6fef40
  21st July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=794652597
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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