Tender

UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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17 May 2021 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has initiated a public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)", focusing on the design, analysis, and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel intended for use at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically related to vacuum pumps, with a total estimated value of £320,000. The current stage of the procurement is active, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2021 at 14:00, and the contract period slated to commence on 2nd July 2021, concluding by 17th June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, particularly those specialising in engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technologies related to vacuum systems. Businesses that possess the relevant expertise in vacuum vessel design and production would find this tender particularly suitable for participation, enabling them to contribute to a critical scientific initiative while potentially expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 02 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 16 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 02 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 16 June 2021 Time: 14:00 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. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The system will be built and then tested and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15debfea-29d0-4abf-b065-1999ab356226
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4397a112-308c-42cd-ad8c-72e8840e1e9c
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 17 Jun 2022 6-12 months
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 & 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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