Tender

Freia Sample Positioning System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Mar 2021 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2021 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Freia Sample Positioning System," classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This open procedure tender, valued at £200,000, has a submission deadline of 5 May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 2 June 2021 and run until 3 June 2024. The delivery address is located in the East of England, UK, and the procurement is aimed at acquiring the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of this specialised equipment for use at ESS Lund in Sweden.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing and installation of scientific instruments, as well as those experienced in developing bespoke solutions for experimental setups, would be well-suited to participate in this bidding process. The diverse range of sample configurations required highlights the need for innovative approaches, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand within the scientific research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freia Sample Positioning System

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 05 May 2021 Time: 16:00 Read New: 21 May 2021 Time: 16:00 Instead of: 05 May 2021 Time: 17:00 Read New: 21 May 2021 Time: 17:00 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 requirement is for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery and installation of the Sample Positioning System to ESS Lund Sweden. The Sample Positioning System (SPS) will be used to orient samples in the neutron beam during experiments. Alignment of the flat surface or interface under examination is achieved through closed-loop feedback from the downstream neutron detector. The SPS will be used with a diverse range of sample configurations. Some of the key sample cases have been briefly described here, though as Freia is designed to cover a wide range of samples, this is not an exhaustive account of the samples that will be used

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd901994-913a-43da-9564-ede706054aa5
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2024 3-4 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 & 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

Further Information

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