Tender

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has issued a tender with the title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber" in the industry category of parts of vacuum pumps. The estimated value of the opportunity ranges from £100,000 to £500,000 GBP. This tender, following an open procurement method, is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for tender submissions is November 18, 2022, with a contract period starting on December 2, 2022, and ending on March 24, 2023. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and can be contacted at stfcprocurement@ukri.org for further details.

This procurement process for an Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate in supplying the required equipment. Companies in the goods industry, specialising in parts of vacuum pumps, would be suitable to compete for this tender. The provision of this chamber for testing and characterisation of satellite sub-systems and components aligns with the buying organisation's focus on scientific advancements, creating a niche market opportunity for businesses looking to grow through supplying specialised scientific equipment.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2508 Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to purchase an Automated Laboratory Thermal Vacuum Chamber to be used for the testing and characterisation of satellite sub-systems and components. The estimated value of the opportunity is between PS90,000-PS114,000 excluding VAT with a maximum budget of PS114,000 excluding VAT. Any bids received that exceed the maximum wil not be considered. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eed8fc6-e1a7-4f29-84ec-81c3ae652815
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10d46f2-49e3-4ce2-84d9-6cf7b862f4f2
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

42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

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