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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-2898 Molecular Swabs (MOC) Tests"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-2898 Molecular Swabs (MOC) Tests

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfeda00f-0e8c-4312-95e6-dd86c329ab03

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for automated swab test kits to Airbus Defence and Space Limited. The contract, titled "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-2898 Molecular Swabs (MOC) Tests," is for the analysis of silicone contamination in a cleanroom and chamber for the RAL Space Sentinel 5 project. The contract value is £37,156.43, with a contract period from 21st February 2023 to 1st May 2023, in the services category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the tender period ended on 20th February 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing automated swab test kits to collaborate with Airbus Defence and Space Limited for the UKRI project. Companies offering services related to contamination analysis and cleanroom maintenance in the South East region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The contract's completion status indicates that the procurement process has successfully concluded, allowing selected suppliers to deliver the required services within the specified contract period.

## Notice

The RAL Space Sentinel 5 project urgently needs many MOC wipe tests performed to analyse the extent of silicone contamination in the R100 STC-3 cleanroom and chamber, and other project equipment. Previous analysis has shown low level methyl silicone contamination on some MLI blankets, and there is a risk to STC-3 chamber and the customers UV instrument. Additional information: ****This is a contract award notice and not an invitation to tender. 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/f9b8926b-41f7-4fdf-be91-42f93029687d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2023 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,156 |
| 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 | AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b8926b-41f7-4fdf-be91-42f93029687d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b8926b-41f7-4fdf-be91-42f93029687d
  9th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=763764146
  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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