---
title: "UKRI-3851 Supply of Combs for DUNE APA Production"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044571"
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published: "2024-03-05"
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# UKRI-3851 Supply of Combs for DUNE APA Production

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044571

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) issued a tender for the supply of combs for DUNE APA production. The contract involves providing comb parts for 138 APA's with monthly deliveries and completion by 25th January 2027 in Warrington, UK. The procurement method was a limited procedure with only one viable supplier due to technical reasons. The award was given to Rainford Precision Machines Ltd, with a signed contract amount of GBP 199,747.96 on 4th March 2024.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in manufacturing and supplying comb parts. Given the specialized nature of the requirement and the absence of competition for technical reasons, businesses capable of meeting the unique specifications and delivery schedule could benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. UKRI's focus on research and innovation aligns well with businesses in the research industry looking to expand their market presence through niche offerings like comb production for scientific equipment.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for Comb parts for a total of 138 APA's which includes 10 % spare parts for each layer. There are 10 unique drawings for the comb parts. Due to Technical Reasons there are was on 1 suitable supplier to undertake the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for Comb parts for a total of 138 APA's which includes 10 % spare parts for each layer. There are 10 unique drawings for the comb parts. Due to Technical Reasons there are was on 1 suitable supplier to undertake the project. To be delivered monthly according to the schedule requested of 3 x APA sets per month with the last delivery being completed no later than 25th January 2027.

### Procurement Information

There is only one viable supply who can carry out this work and therefore there is an absence of competition for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,747 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 | TLD61 Warrington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINFORD PRECISON MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31131200 - Anodes

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=846910482
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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