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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4067 Flight Model Optical Combiner"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4067 Flight Model Optical Combiner

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4803ca9c-9748-4efc-b2f3-e69c90fe1cf1

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Flight Model Optical Combiner in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was an award, with an end date for the tender period on 17th May 2024 and a contract period running from 20th May 2024 to 9th September 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £27,187 GBP.

This tender awarded to Wideblue Ltd provides a business opportunity for companies in the optical and precision equipment industry, especially those specialising in laboratory equipment. Suitable suppliers need to be able to deliver to the South East region of the UK. The procurement method was not specified, and the contract transparency data will be accessible through the UKRI website within the next 30 days, allowing interested businesses to understand the details of the contract and explore potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for a Flight Model Optical Combiner. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. 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/ee67ab2a-e5b2-4421-a4ff-ba3bbd78a9fe |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 9 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,187 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| 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 | WIDEBLUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee67ab2a-e5b2-4421-a4ff-ba3bbd78a9fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee67ab2a-e5b2-4421-a4ff-ba3bbd78a9fe
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=866259333
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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