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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1306 Molecular Contamination Sampling and Analysis"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-1306 Molecular Contamination Sampling and Analysis

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5728d127-7b93-4675-9f09-96e479b4e032

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation, who is seeking a supplier for molecular contamination sampling and analysis, as outlined in the tender titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1306 Molecular Contamination Sampling and Analysis." This contract falls under the services industry category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was open for submissions until 11th November 2021, and the awarded contract commenced on 15th November 2021, lasting until 31st March 2023, with potential extensions available. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with a total value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental testing and analysis services. Businesses with expertise in molecular contamination monitoring will find this contract particularly relevant, as the UK Research & Innovation aims to engage a supplier capable of meeting high sensitivity requirements for space hardware projects. The emphasis on supplier capabilities necessitates robust technical knowledge, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in scientific and analytical services.

## Notice

RAL Space requires molecular contamination monitoring to support the environmental test campaigns for the majority of space hardware projects, some of which have optical equipment with high sensitivity to molecular contamination; there is no capability in house to provide the service at the limit of detection required by the customers, therefore RAL Space wish to put in place a contract with a supplier who can provide this service. The Contract duration shall be for an initial period until 31st March 2023, with two optional extensions of 1 year each. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5584e1ea-6a0a-4f91-bb68-f59f47565ff6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LUCIDEON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5584e1ea-6a0a-4f91-bb68-f59f47565ff6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5584e1ea-6a0a-4f91-bb68-f59f47565ff6
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=643801415
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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