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title: "GB-Edinburgh: UKRI-1188 Universal Measurement Accessory"
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# GB-Edinburgh: UKRI-1188 Universal Measurement Accessory

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b331fe7-1da3-43ca-986d-caec3c96915a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-1188 Universal Measurement Accessory" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This project falls within the measuring instruments industry category and took place in Scotland. The contract, valued at £25,915, was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in compliance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement was concluded on 2nd December 2020, with the contract period commencing from 3rd December 2020 and ending on 30th January 2021.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of measurement instruments or related technology. Companies capable of supplying compatible accessories for spectrophotometers, particularly those with expertise in precision optics, would be well-positioned to compete. As Agilent Technologies, a large supplier, has been identified as the successful bidder, businesses should look to differentiate themselves through innovative solutions or enhanced service offerings in this highly technical field.

## Notice

This "UMA" is necessary to enable the UK ATC to fulfil our optics work on the LISA project. The Universal Measurement Accessory must be compatible with UKATC's existing Agilent Cary 5000 Spectrophotometer. This contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (5), (b) of the PCR (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01809f2e-df26-46b2-b1fa-92fa854c397b |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2020 - 30 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,915 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01809f2e-df26-46b2-b1fa-92fa854c397b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01809f2e-df26-46b2-b1fa-92fa854c397b
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=641817812
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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