Tender

Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

24 Jan 2020 at 15:11

TenderAmendment

24 Jan 2020 at 11:03

TenderAmendment

24 Jan 2020 at 11:03

TenderAmendment

20 Jan 2020 at 10:25

Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking to procure an Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities, a piece of scientific equipment essential for assembly at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire, UK, and eventual delivery to CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. This tender, classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is currently in the open procurement stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 14th February 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 24th February 2020 and run until 23rd February 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity are required to participate through the Lancaster University e-tendering system.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture of laboratory equipment. Suppliers with the capability to produce advanced scientific instruments, especially those with experience in working with academic institutions or research facilities, would be well-suited to submit competitive offers. Given Lancaster University's intention to award the contract as a single supplier, this is an excellent chance for qualified businesses to secure a vital and long-term contract in the scientific research sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities

Notice Description

Lancaster University would like to procure one Outer Vacuum Vessel for the Hi-Lumi RFD Crab Cavities. This scientific equipment be further assembled at STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire, UK and then delivered to be housed within CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2021 1-2 years
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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YR
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5-2020-01-24T15:11:11Z",
    "date": "2020-01-24T15:11:11Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SP/19/1099",
        "title": "Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities",
        "description": "Lancaster University would like to procure one Outer Vacuum Vessel for the Hi-Lumi RFD Crab Cavities. This scientific equipment be further assembled at STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire, UK and then delivered to be housed within CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2020-01-20T10:25:41Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LA1 4YR"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LA1 4YR"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LA1 4YR"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LA1 4YR"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LA1 4YR"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-02-14T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-02-24T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-02-23T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74",
                "datePublished": "2020-01-20T10:25:41Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2020-01-24T15:11:11Z"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-2866",
            "name": "Lancaster University",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lancaster University"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lancaster, Lancaster",
                "locality": "Lancaster",
                "postalCode": "LA1 4YR",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Angela Wearden",
                "email": "a.wearden@lancaster.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01524 594087"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-2866",
        "name": "Lancaster University"
    }
}