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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4176 Seismometers"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4176 Seismometers

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa456af3-7159-4971-b03d-ca09983093f8

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## Summary

BIP Solutions Limited has completed a procurement process for supplying seismometers on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre. This contract, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4176 Seismometers", falls under the industry category of Electrical equipment and apparatus (CPV classification: 31600000). The procurement used an open procedure below the threshold, with key dates including the tender deadline on 5th July 2024 and the contract period from 6th July 2024 to 7th July 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £29,590 GBP, was given to Guralp Systems Ltd. The relevant documentation will be available on the UKRI website within 30 days of the award notice publication date of 22nd November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision seismological instruments. Even though the initial contract was awarded to a single supplier due to technical reasons, future related tenders could offer openings for other businesses with expertise in similar specialised equipment. Companies of varying scales, especially those with robust capabilities in producing or supplying electrical equipment, are well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises, promoting innovation and growth within the industry.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for Seismometers. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: 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/a2ed2d3a-7863-48e9-8174-473a91b8fa0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,590 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GURALP SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ed2d3a-7863-48e9-8174-473a91b8fa0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ed2d3a-7863-48e9-8174-473a91b8fa0d
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=876850522
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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