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GB-Didcot: 10 Multi-stage root pumps

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Jan 2021 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, seeking bids for the supply of 10 multi-stage root pumps located in Didcot, South East England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically regarding cooling pumps, with a total value of £108,525.80. The process was carried out using an open procurement method and was originally initiated for the submission of tenders, which closed on 21 January 2021. The contract period is set to run from 22 January 2021 to 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vacuum and cooling pump technologies. Companies that can deliver modern, low-maintenance solutions suitable for the academic and research sectors would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on quality and efficiency, businesses capable of providing pumps that minimise contamination and noise will find this contract appealing, enabling them to strengthen their market presence in a niche industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Didcot: 10 Multi-stage root pumps

Notice Description

The final date and time for submission of bids is the 06th January 2021 at 14:00 All tenders information must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal Breif description of the requirement; The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source supports around 800 experiments per year, with almost 70% of these involving Cryogenic Sample Environment. One of the most common ways to provide a Cryogenic Sample Environment is using a pumped helium 4 cryostat. Such a cryostat features a liquid helium 4 bath at 4.2K. From this bath a small amount of liquid helium is drawn through to a heat exchanger, at which point a room temperature vacuum pump is used to reduce the vapour pressure above the liquid helium, giving cooling. The minimum temperature with such a system is around 1.4K. The ability to provide such a cryogenic environment is critical to ISIS operations. In addition, pumped helium gas is recovered by the facility and re-liquefied. In order for this process to be successful there must be no contamination of the helium gas due to the pumping process. Currently this service is provided by scroll pumps. These are no longer suitable for this purpose due to the continuous ejection of tip-seal particulate material, the frequent maintenance required, and the noise & heat generated. They also lack the pumping capacity to deal with our more demanding equipment. To this end we require 10 multi-stage roots design vacuum pumps which are able to pump this cold helium gas at the required rate, and which do not allow the helium to come into contact with significant contaminants (e.g. oil). The pumps should also be quiet, easily transported, and low maintenance. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-10-Multi-stage-root-pumps/89P42Q2443-0000m,m 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89b6d4c-edc9-422d-b101-915530f1b9cf
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

42122100 - Pumps for liquids

42122160 - Cooling pumps

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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 AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Declan Ward
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793444000

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

EDWARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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