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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1931 Sorption instrument"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1931 Sorption instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be86aa9f-fb23-4b7d-94aa-1da48f257f5b

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of a high-pressure sorption analyser, referred to as the "UKRI-1931 Sorption instrument." This opportunity falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and has a total value of £500,000, with a minimum threshold of £100,000. The tender period concludes on 31st August 2022, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 16th September 2022 and run until 31st March 2023, with the relevant delivery taking place in the East of England.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. Businesses equipped with innovative solutions related to sorption measurement and integration with neutron facilities will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement process encourages diverse applications, ensuring a wide range of capable suppliers can participate in the tender.

## Notice

A high pressure sorption analyser is required that will integrate with ISIS beam lines and allow for simultaneous neutron and sorption measurements. more detail can be found within the documentation on the delta eSourcing platform. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b312f3-6d42-499a-b0f5-e98ab51d4958 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b312f3-6d42-499a-b0f5-e98ab51d4958

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b312f3-6d42-499a-b0f5-e98ab51d4958
  1st August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1931-Sorption-instrument/N3C2AB22D7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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