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GB-Swindon: UKRI-2194 Shielded Superconducting Magnet

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jun 2022 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the supply and servicing of a Shielded Superconducting Magnet for the National Quantum Computing Centre located in Swindon, South East England. The tender, identified as GB-Swindon: UKRI-2194, was part of an open procurement method that aimed to engage small or medium enterprises. The tender period concluded on 24th June 2022, and the contract commenced on 1st July 2022, lasting until 2nd February 2023. The total contract value was £54,300.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the manufacturing and scientific equipment sectors to expand their business. Companies specialising in high-tech equipment, particularly those with expertise in superconducting technology, could find this contract particularly beneficial. The nature of the procurement encourages competition among smaller firms, allowing them to engage with major research institutions and potentially secure additional contracts in the growing quantum computing field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2194 Shielded Superconducting Magnet

Notice Description

To supply and service a Shielded Superconducting Magnet to the National Quantum Computing Centre at STFC; UKRI. 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. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/policies-standards-and-data/data-collection/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5987f72-d94c-48e6-9a27-68614ef17ce7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 2 Feb 2023 6-12 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE CRYOMAGNETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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