Tender

UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Apr 2020 at 06:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, a leading component of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a compressor vacuum chamber, associated with a new beamline installation on the Vulcan Petawatt Laser at its Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, South East England. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber", is classified under the goods category with a budget of £400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th July 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 28th July 2020 and run until 28th July 2021. Any potential suppliers should note that all selections will adhere to the stipulated criteria in the procurement documentation.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the vacuum pump manufacturing sector. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying vacuum equipment, particularly vacuum pumps, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the STFC not only enhances a company's portfolio but also establishes relationships within the scientific community, which can lead to further opportunities in research and innovation projects across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Email: Instead of: majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk Read: commercial@ukri.org Place of text to be modified: Telephone: Instead of: +44 1793 867005 Read: +44 1793 867000 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. The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. At its Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), STFC's Central Laser Facility (CLF) is looking to purchase a compressor vacuum chamber for use on a new beamline installation on the Vulcan Petawatt Laser.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a69691f-bb36-4dae-835e-df69fcc95749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cd8cc5-39e0-4127-bf2c-db336ebf4ecd
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2021 1-2 years
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

Notice Documents

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