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title: "UKRI RE19159 - K8012A 128x128 Focal Plane Array MCT Detector. Includes UDR4 filter and holder"
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# UKRI RE19159 - K8012A 128x128 Focal Plane Array MCT Detector. Includes UDR4 filter and holder

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddfdb3a4-8c49-48f2-b690-c5e7d933f3ff

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the award for "UKRI RE19159 - K8012A 128x128 Focal Plane Array MCT Detector," which falls under the industry category of spectroscopy devices. The contract, valued at £183,403.61, is intended for the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. The award was made following a selective procurement method, where a competitive quotation exercise was conducted, and the contract period spans from 24th May 2019 to 23rd May 2022. Notably, the tender closed on 23rd May 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses operating in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those supplying microscopy and spectroscopy devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide related technologies or services, particularly upgrades to existing scientific instruments, would be well-suited to compete. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service contracts and accessories for FTIR microscopes and spectrometers may also find potential benefits in engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited and the ongoing research requirements of institutions like the British Antarctic Survey.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of an upgrade to an existing 610 FTIR Microscope to 620 specification and an additional 670 FTIR Spectrometer. A 128x128 Focal Plane Array MCT Detector, including UDR4 filter and holder parts, various accessories and a 3 year service contract. This is required by UKRl-NERC for an existing programme of research. A competitive quotation exercise was undertaken for this process and the award will be to Aligent Technolgies LDA UK Ltd. The products will be delivered to the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18a5f8cb-34c9-4bfa-ab52-715a1d387576 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2019 - 23 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,403 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,403 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18a5f8cb-34c9-4bfa-ab52-715a1d387576

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18a5f8cb-34c9-4bfa-ab52-715a1d387576
  10th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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