Tender

GB-Didcot: UKRI-1705 FFA Main Magnet Coil Prototype Design

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1705 FFA Main Magnet Coil Prototype Design", focusing on the research and development services sector. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 October 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2022, with a value of £100,000, which may present opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in design and manufacturing services related to superconducting technology and research equipment. Companies with expertise in engineering, manufacturing complex components, or consultation in high-tech development are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initial phase focuses on the design of a normal conducting coil that will inform future manufacturing processes, making it a strategic opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in innovative technology projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-1705 FFA Main Magnet Coil Prototype Design

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 11 October 2021 for the following reason: UKRI has taken the decision to extend the deadline for this tender as time acceptance has been granted for this tender.(The main aim of this tender exercise is to begin to validate the feasibility of the design and manufacture of a super conducting main magnet coil that is to be used in the FETS-vFFA ring which in turn will be used to assess the feasibility of using an vFFA for the ISIS II project. In order to achieve this aim we plan to design and manufacture a normal conducting coil that replicates the geometric complexity and manufacturing requirements of the super conducting coil. This initial tender exercise is for the design phase of the normal conducting coil only with tender exercises for the manufacture of 2 complete normal conducting coils to follow in the next financial year. The final normal conducting coil will need to be powered and the resulting field measured. The objectives for the design of the normal conducting coil are; -To mitigate the risk associated with the manufacture of any potential ISIS II super conducting FFA magnets -Increase ISIS expertise and knowledge in preparation for a super conducting magnet design -Achieve a scaling field -Achieve a field quality over a large distance) 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.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1705-FFA-Main-Magnet-Coil-Prototype-Design/T5CJ48Z465

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d3d95-b523-45eb-8754-ed5e4f004889
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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