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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3935 Z-903 LIBS (Alloy) instrument"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3935 Z-903 LIBS (Alloy) instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f0d85db-b381-4a35-a5fe-f5e5e297c16f

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council awarded a contract for a Z-903 LIBS (Alloy) instrument with a value of £47,300. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract period was from 28th March 2024 to 29th March 2024. The buying organisation was the UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement fell under the 'Alloys' industry category.

This tender for a Z-903 LIBS (Alloy) instrument awarded to Metprep LTD by UK Research and Innovation can provide opportunities for businesses specializing in goods related to alloys. Businesses dealing with scientific instruments and alloys would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The contract was tendered using an unspecified procurement method.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for a Z-903 LIBS (Alloy) instrument. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: 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/1bc6f9da-aea9-45b9-ab0a-f6d271d7a65f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,300 |
| 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, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| 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 | METPREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14620000 - Alloys

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc6f9da-aea9-45b9-ab0a-f6d271d7a65f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc6f9da-aea9-45b9-ab0a-f6d271d7a65f
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=853185512
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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