Tender

GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system" at the Materials Research Facility located in Culham Science Centre, Abingdon (OX14 3DB). This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on ion and molecular microscopes, with a total contract value of £140,000 and a minimum value of £90,000. The procurement method is an open procedure and the tender period is set to close on 4th February 2022, after which the contract is expected to commence on 25th February 2022 and run until 1st August 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering, manufacturing, or scientific instrumentation, particularly those capable of designing and installing complex systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is structured to allow for their participation. Companies with experience in vacuum systems and ion beam technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system

Notice Description

The design, manufacture and installation of a Cryostage and Vacuum Transfer system to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (GaFIB) at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5515476-7d46-4f58-97a1-ab27bef20093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdadc4-2463-4f03-81dd-cb483d529f6b
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

38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes

38512100 - Ion microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 1-6 months
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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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