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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4357 Seamless Copper Cavities"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4357 Seamless Copper Cavities

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-526b4f04-79ca-441d-b06c-2ffeae0058fb

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation, focused on the acquisition of seamless copper cavities under the project title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4357 Seamless Copper Cavities". This procurement falls within the "Research, testing and scientific technical simulator" industry category and is targeted at suppliers capable of delivering to the South East region of the United Kingdom. Having reached the award stage, the contract valued at £45,000 commenced on 2 October 2024 and will conclude on 20 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised scientific and technical equipment. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with expertise in high-precision manufacturing could find this an advantageous project to broaden their portfolio. The procurement method employed was not specified, indicating potential flexibility in approach. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, reliable scientific apparatus are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Supply of Copper cavities 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/c8e4a09e-e15f-49c9-91a4-6fc7d3537e27 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERN EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e4a09e-e15f-49c9-91a4-6fc7d3537e27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e4a09e-e15f-49c9-91a4-6fc7d3537e27
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=892825429
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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