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title: "UKRI-4623 DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs)"
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# UKRI-4623 DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6acd562-81ba-4c8c-86ba-6218427326d7

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at the Science & Technology Facilities Council in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-4623 DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs)". This procurement falls under the "Storage units" category (CPV: 39173000) and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was completed with an award date of 10th February 2025, and the contract period is set from 6th March 2025 to 1st May 2025. The total contract value is £664,845.65 GBP, and due to technical reasons, only one supplier was deemed suitable for this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production of storage units to engage in high-value government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could find this type of procurement advantageous, especially if they possess specialised capabilities in manufacturing complex metal structures like the DUNE Anode Plane Assembly Shipping Frames. The awarded supplier, NCP - Fabrico de Produtos Metalicos, S.A., demonstrates that even large-scale suppliers are engaged, indicating the competitive nature and potential for business growth in this industry sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for 20 x DUNE Anode Plane Assembly (APA) Shipping Frames (ASFs). Due to technical reasons, there was only one suitable supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97f7f15-64bc-40e0-b264-dc3191cbf745 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £664,845 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £664,845 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCP - FABRICO DE PRODUTOS METALICOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39173000 - Storage units

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97f7f15-64bc-40e0-b264-dc3191cbf745

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97f7f15-64bc-40e0-b264-dc3191cbf745
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=924489744
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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