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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3307 Electron Beam Weld Trials

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Aug 2023 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for welding trials, testing, and qualification work for the future manufacture of particle production targets for the LBNF facility. The contract, titled "UKRI-3307 Electron Beam Weld Trials," falls under the industry category of welding equipment. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a contract value of £36,920 in GBP. The contract period is scheduled to start on August 16, 2023, and end on October 31, 2023, with the tender period ending on August 14, 2023. The location of the procurement is in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in welding equipment to contribute to critical projects like the LBNF facility. Companies specialising in welding equipment manufacturing or testing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. For business growth, firms with expertise in electron beam welding and particle target production could leverage their capabilities to secure contracts like these. Understanding the specific requirements outlined in the contract can help businesses tailor their proposals effectively and compete successfully for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3307 Electron Beam Weld Trials

Notice Description

This contract award notice is for welding trials, testing and qualification work for the future manufacture of two particle production targets for the LBNF facility. The LBNF target is a critical In-Kind Contribution included in a US/UK Science and Technology Agreement signed at a governmental level in September 2017 alongside a BEIS capital investment in the LBNF/DUNE project. Following the funding announcement, STFC has is able to have a RAL led team to design and construct the neutrino production target and ancillary components as an In-Kind contribution to the experiment. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd52bb49-1867-4ed4-9f5e-2182c29290a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 1-6 months
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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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