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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-629e2b5d-3258-47ee-9cb3-64d8e89c3a45

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has recently completed an award for the procurement of an Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber under the tender id BIP757471533 titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber". The procurement falls under the industry category "Parts of vacuum pumps" with a value of £98,378.98. The tender process was open with a tender deadline of January 30, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from January 31, 2023, to May 1, 2023, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract award provides opportunities for SMEs and businesses interested in supplying goods related to vacuum chambers. Companies specializing in supplying and servicing scientific equipment, vacuum technology, and aerospace components would find this tender beneficial for their business growth. The procurement stage has now transitioned from tendering to the award phase, indicating potential future opportunities for similar contracts in this industry category.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to purchase an Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber to be used for the testing and characterisation of satellite sub-systems and components. The estimated value of the opportunity is between PS90,000-PS114,000 excluding VAT with a maximum budget of PS114,000 excluding VAT. Any bids received that exceed the maximum wil not be considered. 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. 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/5b1e0872-1fc2-4378-8c85-df01911ad025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,378 |
| 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 | CASCADE TEK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2023 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e0872-1fc2-4378-8c85-df01911ad025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e0872-1fc2-4378-8c85-df01911ad025
  6th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=757471533
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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