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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4312 Purchase of Underwater Vision Profiler (UVP6-LP) System for mooring"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4312 Purchase of Underwater Vision Profiler (UVP6-LP) System for mooring

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7afe19a6-24c3-4ddb-bfba-7486e01f0f39

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the purchase of an Underwater Vision Profiler (UVP6-LP) System for mooring, intended for the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, valued at EUR 30,860.00, was awarded via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as per regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The contracting process is now complete with the award stage finalised on 2 September 2024. The industry category is optical instruments, and the primary delivery location is the East of England, UK. Key dates include the contract period from 3 September 2024 to 24 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments and underwater equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the bespoke needs of scientific research organisations like the British Antarctic Survey. Large enterprises with experience in advanced technology manufacturing and those capable of swift compliance with specific regulatory procedures would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can both bolster their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with prominent research institutions such as UKRI.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the Purchase of Underwater Vision Profiler (UVP6-LP) System for mooring for the British Antarctic Survey. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Additional information: Note the currency is in EUROs, 30,860.00 EUR. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. 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/beaed04e-5583-4282-9a2f-73784ad1bb45 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 24 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,860 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDROPTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beaed04e-5583-4282-9a2f-73784ad1bb45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beaed04e-5583-4282-9a2f-73784ad1bb45
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=887787708
  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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