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UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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18 Aug 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)" is being conducted by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This initiative falls under the goods category and aims to secure the design, analysis, and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The contract, valued at approximately £279,500, has been awarded following an open procurement method, with the contract period set to run from 9th August 2021 to 31st July 2022. The award notice was published on 18th August 2021, following a tender that concluded on 4th August 2021, with delivery anticipated in South East England, particularly at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in vacuum technology and manufacturing. Companies that are equipped to design and produce complex engineering goods, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this an attractive procurement opportunity. Furthermore, as the process has been conducted openly, it encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers, fostering a competitive environment ideal for innovative businesses ready to meet the specifications outlined by the STFC.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The system will be built and then tested and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b737bfab-5edc-43cb-8c5e-0a97460f1340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3a4d7e-e4ec-493a-b6e9-4c1c588ff0b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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