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UKRI-4149 EPAC Spectrometer Dipole Magnets

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Dec 2024 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), operating through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a pair of dipole magnets to Felix Technologies Inc. The procurement, identified under the title "UKRI-4149 EPAC Spectrometer Dipole Magnets," falls within the "Magnets" industry category (CPV 31630000). The contract, valued at £202,146, supports the Central Laser Facility in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement follows an open procedure method and is in the Award stage, with the contract period starting on 13 December 2024 and ending on 12 August 2026. The tender period concluded on 7 November 2024.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in precision magnet design and manufacturing. While Felix Technologies Inc., a large-scale supplier, has secured this contract, businesses with expertise in high-performance scientific equipment could find growth potential in similar future tenders. Although this specific procurement was not flagged for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it highlights the ongoing investments by UKRI in advanced research infrastructure, suggesting potential competitive opportunities for companies well-versed in supplying specialised industrial components to government-funded scientific facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4149 EPAC Spectrometer Dipole Magnets

Notice Description

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to design and deliver a pair of dipole magnets which, combined with a set of quadrupoles not included in this tender, will form an electron energy spectrometer and energy selection device. This project will be used within the Central Laser Facility, part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Research and Innovation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4817a0fd-7a0b-439c-a60a-69400e7a3040
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9dd8615-b636-4f4d-9f7c-82db6d146ba3
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
VCSE
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
£202,146 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,146 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 202411 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 12 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FELIX TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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