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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4682 DiATOME Diamond Knives"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4682 DiATOME Diamond Knives

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875b294e-ac5c-4984-b8be-0fd67462ee31

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4682 DiATOME Diamond Knives," which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This procurement, valued at GBP 59,920, involves the delivery of goods to the East of England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 28th February 2025. The contract will be effective from 3rd March 2025 to 28th March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment to supply DIATOME diamond knives to a significant research body. Although this particular tender does not specifically encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with the requisite expertise and capacity are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The awarded supplier, SciQuip Limited, is a large-scale company, indicating the need for a well-established supplier capable of meeting the high standards expected by UKRI.

## Notice

DiATOME Diamond Knives 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/0bde30a8-7e48-4c34-bdd9-c43e5904deac |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,920 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bde30a8-7e48-4c34-bdd9-c43e5904deac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bde30a8-7e48-4c34-bdd9-c43e5904deac
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=931102153
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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