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Scientific and Research Equipment Supply

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Response Deadline10/21/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Scientific and Research Equipment Supply involves providing specialized research infrastructure and laboratory equipment to prime contractors working on Natural Environment Research Council renewal projects. The scope of work requires the delivery and installation of research-grade hardware and technical capabilities that strictly adhere to UKRI and NERC technical readiness standards to ensure all equipment is fully operational upon delivery. Managed under UK Research and Innovation, the opportunity was posted on August 11, 2026, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 339111 and focuses on enhancing the technical infrastructure necessary for high-level scientific research.

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Subcontract for supplying and installing NERC research equipment meeting UKRI technical readiness standards.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NAICS

339111 - Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of OPP1337.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Research Infrastructure Renewal

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Timeline

PostedAug 11

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin about 15 hours

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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Supplies specialized research infrastructure and laboratory equipment for prime contractors on NERC research infrastructure renewal projects. Delivers and installs research-grade hardware and technical capabilities meeting UKRI/NERC technical readiness standards. Delivers installed and operational research equipment.

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