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DLSITT1047 - I17 CSXID Beamline M4 and M6 Mirror Systems for Diamond Light Source

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD

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Award

25 Apr 2025 at 15:01

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "DLSITT1047 - I17 CSXID Beamline M4 and M6 Mirror Systems for Diamond Light Source" was conducted by Diamond Light Source Ltd, located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, England. The procurement, classified under CPV code 38622000 for "Mirrors," was executed using an open procedure method. The tender aimed at the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of mirror systems for the I17 Beamline. The procurement involved key stages such as the tender, which was published on 31st January 2025, with a tender period ending on 3rd March 2025. The contract period commenced on 17th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 20th July 2026, with the award finalised on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific instrumentation and optical systems. The project requires specific expertise in designing and fabricating complex mirror systems, including optics and mechanical bending mechanisms, which could appeal to businesses with a background in engineering and innovation within the science sector. As Diamond Light Source Ltd emphasises the importance of cutting-edge technology and innovation, companies capable of fulfilling these needs are well-positioned to engage in future projects and collaborations, potentially enhancing their market presence and reputation in the scientific research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DLSITT1047 - I17 CSXID Beamline M4 and M6 Mirror Systems for Diamond Light Source

Notice Description

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics,detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of two mirror position adjustment systems for the I17 Beamline. The minimum scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of: * Mirror System M4 tangential ellipse (with bender) focussing mechanics & optic. * Mirror System M6 tangential ellipse (with bender) focussing mechanics & optic. Both Mirror Systems shall include: * Mirror Optics * Mechanical Bender for bending * Cooling arrangements as described in the specification * Vacuum system * Support system * Interface to beamline services To apply visit our website which requires suppliers to complete a one-off simple registration form, which will generate a unique password for your account. You are then able to login to register your interest against the Tender and download the tender documents. Link to the site: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9f0044a-fcdc-4c72-bba5-e87f50978bed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c39c1-5d87-4401-9b2e-181cc77205c1
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£412,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 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
Debbie Pryor
Contact Email
procurement@diamond.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01235 567575

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XDS OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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