Tender

UKRI-2003 Freia Collimation Vessel

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Feb 2022 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is currently seeking tender submissions for the design and supply of a Freia collimation vessel, which maintains a vacuum environment for optimal neutron transport. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £200,000. The tender, classified as an open procedure, is actively engaged in its procurement stage, set to conclude on 25 March 2022. The contract period is scheduled to run from 26 April 2022 to 25 April 2025, with delivery anticipated to the STFC RAL site in Swindon and open to suppliers from the UK and various other regions including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their reach in the research and innovation sector. Companies experienced in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of high-precision equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender's focus on quality control and assurance within the supply process offers an avenue for businesses to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to sustained partnerships with a major contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2003 Freia Collimation Vessel

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: This opportunity has been terminated. The new reference number is UKRI-2081. Instead of: 25 March 2022 Time: 16:00 Read New: 10 March 2022 Time: 16:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This opportunity has been terminated. The new opportunity is under reference UKRI-2081. The subject of work is the design and supply of the Freia collimation vessel, which maintains a vacuum environment for optimal neutron transport. The collimation vessel is located inside the instrument cave, upstream of the sample position. The vessel is installed on a concrete base, which provides a stable foundation. Within the vessel a number of components are mounted on translation stages, to enable the instrument to be reconfigured to different operating modes. Included within the scope of work is: * The design of the equipment that is to be supplied * All sourcing, manufacturing and assembly activities associated with the supply of the equipment (unless otherwise stated within the specification). *The delivery of the vacuum vessel assembly to the STFC RAL site, and all packaging and handling activities associated with this delivery. * Defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-027d0581-4a56-4309-841a-922d5334539f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818c1b79-4c41-47af-93b4-e7f5b3916bdb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2022 - 25 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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