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title: "UKRI-1556 X-Ray Crystallography Service (XCS) Facility"
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# UKRI-1556 X-Ray Crystallography Service (XCS) Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd0cd024-765a-4bff-9790-098d880662d1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a contract for the X-Ray Crystallography Service (XCS) Facility, which includes an 8-month extension of services from an existing supplier. This contract, valued at £454,970, falls within the research and development services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and will conclude on 30th June 2022. The procurement method used was a Direct Award procedure, and the procurement stage is classified as complete, with the award being finalised on 24th September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in crystallography services. Enterprises capable of providing similar extensions or related technical services would be especially well-suited to compete in future bidding processes. Businesses should be prepared for similar opportunities within the public sector, which often seeks to extend existing contracts with proven suppliers.

## Notice

8 month extension to the X-Ray Crystallography Service (XCS) Facility Additional services by an existing supplier for 8 months The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdeb28a-2979-4099-b2a3-c26874783237 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £454,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £454,970 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdeb28a-2979-4099-b2a3-c26874783237

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdeb28a-2979-4099-b2a3-c26874783237
  3rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=635601209
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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