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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1663 Field Based Sensors"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1663 Field Based Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bbbe4b1-56f9-4bb6-b94b-40e5eb41d1b4

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation as the buying organisation, awarding the contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1663 Field Based Sensors". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for sensors, with a total value of £119,249.30. The contract is related to the provision of field instrumentation for soil water measurement in Zambia and Zimbabwe. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on 29th September 2021 and running until 28th February 2022. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with the relevant regulations. The notice for the contract was published on 4th October 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the fields of environmental monitoring, agricultural technology, and instrumentation supply. Companies specialising in sensor technology or related goods, particularly those that have experience or interest in projects within international settings, would be well-suited to compete. The contract completion suggests a rapid return on investment for suppliers involved in similar future tenders, fostering potential growth for businesses looking to expand their market reach in public procurement.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the purchase of goods for field instrumentation to be set up in Zambia and Zimbabwe. The instrumentation consists of field based sensors for measuring soil water contents installed from surface to 1m depth. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Additional information: The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcde8e2a-c241-4a83-bd88-ba8123424e82 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,249 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELTA-T DEVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcde8e2a-c241-4a83-bd88-ba8123424e82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcde8e2a-c241-4a83-bd88-ba8123424e82
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=623700690
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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