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The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Jan 2022 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has recently completed a procurement process titled "The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames" related to the engineering and manufacturing industry. This open tender was part of a project to provide essential components for the DUNE far site detector, with a total contract value of £2,500,000. The tender period ended on 10 January 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 11 January 2022 and extend until 31 October 2025. The detailed specifications required the provision of fully qualified stainless steel frames, which will be utilised in a major scientific installation at CERN, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those capable of supplying complex metal structures and meeting rigorous quality inspection standards. Suppliers with experience in stainless steel fabrication, alongside those proficient in Non-Destructive Testing and other compliance checks, will be well-positioned to respond to similar future contracts. The knowledge of working with large-scale assembly and high precision requirements will be advantageous for businesses aspiring to engage in innovative scientific projects like the one conducted by UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames

Notice Description

The DUNE Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs) will form the major part of the DUNE far site detector. We are finishing the prototype APAs for installation in a cryostat at CERN and preparing for the full production run of up to 128 APAs. The APAs are composed of large stainless steel metal frames and made of thousands of turns of wire, roughly 24 kilometres for each APA. It's an engineering challenge to wind the wire around the frames and build the wire chambers. A fully assembled frame is expected 'in spec' with all the associated documents or 'doc pack' including material certificates, ITP (Inspection Test plan), mechanical inspections, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) etc. Full qualification (inspection) by ourselves will be needed in the first batch of two frames. This will include visual inspection, an inspection of holes and machined parts and welding quality. The company will allow us access to do these qualification checks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c53881cd-3e35-4bbe-a360-e7c07519c9c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170de658-2bb5-478b-b60e-cb81e911f4fc
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44142000 - Frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM SHEET METAL WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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