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title: "UKRI RE19033 Affinity data loggers"
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# UKRI RE19033 Affinity data loggers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7fb9560-5c57-4442-b208-449893114e36

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the purchase of Affinity data loggers by UK Shared Business Services Limited for UKRI-NERC, with an industry classification in miscellaneous data recorders and seismic equipment. The tender was awarded to Guralp Systems Ltd, valued at £52,560. This contract is specified to deliver data loggers to the British Geological Survey in Edinburgh. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, which is applicable when the value of the contract is below the threshold, and the contract period commenced on 12th February 2019, concluding on 31st March 2019.

This opportunity for businesses, particularly those focused on supplying technical equipment and services within the seismic or data recording sectors, can foster growth through engagement with governmental contracts. Companies that are SMEs with expertise in seismic monitoring or related technologies would find this tender particularly relevant. Expanding their operations to cater to such specific governmental needs can create avenues for long-term partnerships and increased visibility in a niche market.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of Affinity data loggers for UKRI-NERC. These are replacement data loggers for a number of seismic monitoring stations that record seismic activity across the region on a long term basis. A single tender action exercise was undertaken for this process and the award will be to Guralp Systems Ltd. The products will be delivered to the British Geological Survey, Edinburgh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec9ebd1-785c-4e12-863a-dbc3ce9c62e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,560 |
| 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 | GURALP SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31644000 - Miscellaneous data recorders
- 38293000 - Seismic equipment

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec9ebd1-785c-4e12-863a-dbc3ce9c62e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec9ebd1-785c-4e12-863a-dbc3ce9c62e7
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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