Tender

The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, UK Research and Innovation, seeking tenders for "The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically related to frames, and is located in Swindon, North West England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 2nd December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 4th January 2022 and running until 31st October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £2,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, especially those capable of producing large stainless steel frames and performing complex wiring tasks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for this contract, as their agility and specialised skills may align well with the requirements for producing the DUNE Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs). Companies with expertise in quality inspection, material certification, and non-destructive testing would also be well-suited to engage in this procurement opportunity.

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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-d7f2c65b-11c9-44d5-bd27-5a40f0b2239f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21aadb49-6edb-4b36-84a2-75a8440dc741
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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