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title: "PQ Test Facility Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da4e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# PQ Test Facility Materials

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da4e

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by ORE Catapult, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, involving the direct award of a contract for "PQ Test Facility Materials." This project falls under the "goods" category, focusing on niche laboratory products for sample preparation and measurement of high-voltage cable materials. The award date for this contract was 4th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 10th November 2025 and extending to 31st January 2026. The location of delivery is set in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the specialised nature of the equipment needed, supplied by iiM GmbH, a large-scale company based in Germany.

This procurement provides a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory and measurement equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-voltage cable testing materials. The contract's specifics indicate a preference for suppliers that can deliver bespoke technological equipment tailored to the project's requirements. Companies similar to iiM GmbH, which can offer unique technical capabilities and high-quality measuring instruments, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector, presenting opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory furnaces and measuring and control equipment.

## Notice

The purpose of this direct award is for niche laboratory products for the sample preparation and measurement of HV cable materials To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992126433

### Procurement Information

This is the only option because this supplier is a bespoke cable lab equipment provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071126-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,128 |
| Contracts value | £74,128 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORE CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071126-2025
- 4 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071056-2025
- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071000-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071126-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071056-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071000-2025
  4th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992126433
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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