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UKRI-4082 Design Supply Deliver and Commission of Split Pair 10Tesla SuperConducting Magnetic System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-4082 Design Supply Deliver and Commission of Split Pair 10Tesla SuperConducting Magnetic System" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation. The tender falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically involving magnets, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process, managed through an open procurement method, reached the award stage, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2025. The contract is valued at £863,488 and is scheduled to span from 14th April 2025 to 30th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the advanced scientific instrument sector, particularly for businesses specialising in superconducting magnetic systems. While Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited was awarded the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may still find similar future tenders advantageous if they have expertise in designing and supplying complex equipment. Fostering collaboration with public research entities like UK Research & Innovation could enhance innovation and service offerings, especially in the high technology sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4082 Design Supply Deliver and Commission of Split Pair 10Tesla SuperConducting Magnetic System

Notice Description

Design, Supply, Deliver and Commission of split pair 10 Tesla superconducting magnet system with vertical field orientation, horizontal neutron translucent windows at field centre and a top loading NW50 bore sample tube.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-170ea937-1450-429e-b7c7-9fbb584d1b7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56499c5b-9c8e-4081-8352-5717e5a59b3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£863,488 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£863,488 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED T/A OXFORD INSTR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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