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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2798 High-precision laboratory instruments for use in the Fluid Processes Research (FPR) Laboratories"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2798 High-precision laboratory instruments for use in the Fluid Processes Research (FPR) Laboratories

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b23e0093-3d98-47a9-9b76-83aa9dcef92e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the supply of high-precision laboratory instruments to StrainSense Limited. This contract, initiated through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, is for the Fluid Processes Research Laboratories at the British Geological Survey. The contract, valued at £80,000, has a contract period from January 19, 2023, to March 31, 2024, and involves sensors as the main procurement category. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on January 17, 2023.

This contract for laboratory instruments presents an opportunity for companies operating in the sensors industry, particularly those providing high-precision instruments. Businesses looking to supply goods suited for laboratory research environments in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom may find this tender of interest. As the contract has already been awarded, interested parties may monitor the UKRI website for redacted contract documents to be available within the next 30 days.

## Notice

This is Contract Award for the supply of high-precision laboratory instruments for use in the Fluid Processes Research (FPR) Laboratories at the British Geological Survey (BGS). The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 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/0c42af5f-0dcf-4728-92bd-1629ffa90ddb |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c42af5f-0dcf-4728-92bd-1629ffa90ddb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c42af5f-0dcf-4728-92bd-1629ffa90ddb
  18th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=751787440
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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