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title: "UKRI - RE20445 - Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor"
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# UKRI - RE20445 - Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9bbffcc-0654-4911-98bd-b8f76888b2fb

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is responsible for the procurement of a Time of Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor for the British Antarctic Survey. The contract is valued at £176,947.57 and falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2020 to 1st February 2021. The tender was awarded on 2nd September 2020, after a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the technical uniqueness of the required equipment.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in aerosol measurement technologies. Companies that can demonstrate innovations in scientific instrumentation and qualifications in limited competition tenders, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract to be a beneficial growth opportunity. Additionally, those with the ability to meet stringent technical specifications for specialized equipment will be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation - British Antarctic Survey are to purchase a Time of Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor that will allow the measurement of the chemical composition of atmospheric aerosol. The system being purchased is the only system in the market that is able to take measurements in very low concentrations that BAS will encounter. Aerodyne Research Inc are the only supplier in the market that has a Time of Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor that is capable of measuring the very low concentrations British Antarctic Survey will encounter. Therefore the direct award contract was compliant under Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ba4ca1-6b8c-4e76-abbf-21d5c6217aa9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,947 |
| 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 | AERODYNE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ba4ca1-6b8c-4e76-abbf-21d5c6217aa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ba4ca1-6b8c-4e76-abbf-21d5c6217aa9
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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