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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-2317 LIGO A+ HRTS Suspension Small Components"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-2317 LIGO A+ HRTS Suspension Small Components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6bc6712-9267-4026-815d-494c64d57899

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-2317 LIGO A+ HRTS Suspension Small Components" is conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of "Lasers" and involves the manufacture of small machining parts for the Laser Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) experiment. The procurement method is not specified, and the tendering period concluded on 14 July 2022, with the contract period running from 15 July 2022 to 16 September 2022. The total contract value is £54,382.80, awarded to BH Blackmore Ltd.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of precision components, particularly in the laser technology sector. Companies that specialise in small-scale machining and have experience supplying to research and innovation bodies would be especially well-suited to compete. This contract not only allows for business growth through collaboration with a prominent public research entity but also opens pathways to further opportunities in similar high-tech and scientific projects.

## Notice

Manufacture of the HAM Relay Triple Suspensions (small machining parts) (HRTS) for the Laser Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) experiment. 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/d97ffbea-6c8d-4cec-bd01-4af6bba0ea6f |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,382 |
| 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 | BH BLACKMORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97ffbea-6c8d-4cec-bd01-4af6bba0ea6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97ffbea-6c8d-4cec-bd01-4af6bba0ea6f
  22nd July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=707603312
  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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