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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4289 Post Sentinel 5 tests MGSE inspection"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4289 Post Sentinel 5 tests MGSE inspection

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7063d0e4-b566-4ece-8175-1c8e366f6387

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) organisation has concluded a procurement process titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4289 Post Sentinel 5 tests MGSE inspection." This procurement falls under the industry category of technical inspection services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 22nd August 2024, and the contract period ranges from 23rd August 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method details were not specified, and the tender has a value of £32,624.10 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical inspection services, particularly those with expertise in equipment inspection and preparation within the aerospace sector. Large enterprises specialising in these services and aiming to build relationships with governmental and research bodies would be well-suited to pursue such contracts. Although this particular contract does not favour SMEs and VCSEs, large businesses like APCO Technologies SA, which won the tender, stand to gain valuable exposure and potential for future collaborations with UKRI and similar organisations.

## Notice

This contract is for the Inspection and preparation of Sentinel 5 MGSE repair report for STFC RAL Space Additional information: 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/d9458954-2a97-406d-a69e-fd0bea9c06e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,624 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,624 |
| 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 |
| 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 | APCO TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9458954-2a97-406d-a69e-fd0bea9c06e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9458954-2a97-406d-a69e-fd0bea9c06e3
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=890287530
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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