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Mechanical Testing Rigs for K11 and I12

Diamond Light Source Ltd

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01 Apr 2019 at 14:08

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05 Dec 2018 at 10:19

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15 Nov 2018 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mechanical Testing Rigs for K11 and I12" has been initiated by Diamond Light Source Ltd, located in Didcot, England. This contract is classified under the industry category for miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, with a value of £800,000. The tender period concluded on 8th January 2019, following an open procurement method that allowed for broad participation. The contract period is set to commence on 4th February 2019 and extend until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those engaged in the design and manufacture of specialised machinery and systems. Businesses with expertise in mechanical engineering, software integration, and control systems would find themselves well positioned to compete. The technical requirements outlined in the tender necessitate a strong understanding of both engineering principles and software programming, making this an ideal opportunity for companies with innovative capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Testing Rigs for K11 and I12

Notice Description

The scope of the contract is to design, manufacture, supply, deliver, install and commission two mechanical test rigs for Beamline K11 and Beamline I12. These test rigs will comprise of the following a) A test rig including two rotation stages and an actuation system to allow compressive or tensile loads to be applied to the sample. b) A closed loop controls system c) A suitable interface allowing software integration of the supplied system into the beamline's control system d) One or more Load cells suitable for the rated load of the rig, see section 3.6 of our Technical Specification. e) Mechanical and electrical interfaces f) Motion system to allow centring of the sample on beam height. g) All software source code (with comments) if Delta Tau motion control solution is used. Not included in the scope of delivery: a) Any sample environments b) Strain gauge c) Extensometer d) A graphical user interface We understand that the requirements for this rig are stringent and make this technically challenging. If some of the technical specifications cannot be met then this should be made clear in the tender return. While it is strongly preferred that all technical specifications be achieved or exceeded, proposals that do not meet every technical specification will still be considered. Additional information: If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/ Details of the evaluation criteria for this tender are included in the OJEU Notice attached. You will then be issued with a password to enable you to download the tender documents. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Tuesday 8th January 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2afc23f-e976-4501-a703-17f8cd00b744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e0ece2b-7bdb-42ee-9dd5-344a16f762d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£902,088 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2019 - 6 Apr 2020 1-2 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
Diamond Light Source Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DE
Postcode Area
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
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Walter & Bai AG

Further Information

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