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title: "UKRI-1967 SWIMMR S1 Trusted Aviation Monitors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0336a5"
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published: "2022-09-08"
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# UKRI-1967 SWIMMR S1 Trusted Aviation Monitors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0336a5

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-1967 SWIMMR S1 Trusted Aviation Monitors," under the "goods" category related to radiation monitors. This tender was conducted through an open procedure and involves the development and deployment of new instruments and models to support the UK space weather community. The procurement stage is now cancelled. The estimated value of the opportunity ranges from £255,000 to £410,000 GBP, with a maximum potential spend of up to £750,000 GBP. The main purpose of this procurement is to acquire Radiation Monitoring units for use in Aircraft and Balloons and associated operations support activities.

This tender by UKRI presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers capable of providing the specified Radiation Monitoring units and associated operations support activities. Businesses in the radiation monitoring industry or those with expertise in aerospace technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract has an emphasis on quality as an award criteria, with a value of 82% importance, alongside price with an 18% weightage. The Contracting Authority has also expressed interest in potential additional purchases beyond the core requirement, aiming to achieve value for money and economies of scale.

## Notice

SWIMMR is a four-year programme under UKRI SPF Wave 2 to develop and deploy new instruments and models to support the UK space weather community and national capabilities in MOSWOC. It directly addresses priorities identified by BEIS, MoD and DfT. It is aimed at improving forecasting predictions and establishing a legacy of enhanced operational capabilities. The purpose of this particular procurement, which is just one part of SWIMMR, is to define the work required from a Supplier to provide Radiation Monitoring units for use in Aircraft and Balloons and associated operations support activities. The scope is limited to the 3 main parts: Development State of Work, Operations Support and Technical Specification. UKRI, the Contracting Authority, is looking to procure the requirements as laid out in the tender documentation held in the stated e-Sourcing portal. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential Bidders review the tender documentation for the full scope of work and requirements, these are held within the Delta eSourcing portal referenced within this notice. The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS255,000.00 to PS340,000.00 GBP excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the core requirement. The optional purchases are estimated at PS300,000.00 to 410,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. Therefore, a maximum potential spend of up to PS750,000.00 GBP excluding VAT may be placed through this contract. There is a price cap for the core requirement, therefore bids cannot exceed PS340,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. Bids received that exceed this value shall be deemed non-compliant and shall not be considered. This cap value is not including any options that may be purchased and is for the core requirement only. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The contracting authority wish to reserve the right to procure further units as stated in the tender documentation, in the interest of value for money and economies of scale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025245-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £718,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025245-2022
- 11 May 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012296-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=719115386
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Radiation-monitors./65X3TY3QN4
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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