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title: "GSS25263 - Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments"
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# GSS25263 - Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa2a

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to Abberior Instruments GmbH from Göttingen, Germany. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract period starting on 28 March 2025 and ending on 30 April 2025. The contract value is £16,333.03 excluding tax, with a gross amount of £19,599.64, and it falls under the industry category of Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems (CPV code 31712000). Delivery is scheduled to take place within the United Kingdom.

This procurement is a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced microelectronic machinery and cryogenic technologies to explore potential partnerships or future contracts with UKRI. UKRI requires highly specialised technical equipment, indicating that companies in the high-tech and scientific research sectors would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. SME manufacturers and suppliers of precision instrumentation and cryogenic modules who can offer technological innovation and reliability are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities and grow their business within this niche market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Replacement Stabilisation Module for Cryogenic Minflux Microscope Developments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011815-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | ABBERIOR INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011815-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011815-2025
  28th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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