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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4599 GEMINI-2D Interferometer"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4599 GEMINI-2D Interferometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81745d0f-4080-448f-8402-e00e70a91b61

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4599 GEMINI-2D Interferometer" project, classified under Research, testing and scientific technical simulators (CPV 38970000). The contract, worth £26,320, was awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd. This project pertains to the provision of the GEMINI-2D Interferometer and spans from 24th December 2024 to 28th February 2025, with the delivery location being in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with active status confirmed on 23rd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research, testing, and scientific technical simulation equipment. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in providing complex scientific instruments would find this contract particularly suitable, as SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this procurement. Winning such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio, reputation, and experience within the scientific and research equipment field, leading to potential partnerships and future tenders with similar requirements.

## Notice

GEMINI-2D Interferometer 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/72145334-a88f-421d-b29f-805894ef5a85 |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,320 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72145334-a88f-421d-b29f-805894ef5a85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72145334-a88f-421d-b29f-805894ef5a85
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=912103001
  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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