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DLSITT1053 - Supply of Vacuum Vessel String Conditioning Bakeout Ovens for Diamond-II

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD

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29 Apr 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Diamond Light Source Ltd, situated on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The tender, titled "DLSITT1053 - Supply of Vacuum Vessel String Conditioning Bakeout Ovens for Diamond-II," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically vacuum ovens. It was initiated through an open procedure above the threshold. Firstly tendered on 9th January 2025, the procurement stage currently stands at the award phase, with an active award issued on 27th March 2025. The primary contract period spans from 3rd March 2025 to 4th August 2025 at the buyer’s OX11 0DE address. The procurement value was recorded at GBP 267,919.84. This contract will facilitate the upgrade of Diamond Light Source, transforming its capabilities through the provision of three Bakeout ovens, vital for the conditioning and NEG activation of girder vacuum string assemblies.

This tender presents significant prospects for growth, especially for SMEs within the engineering and manufacturing industries that specialise in process ovens. Those with prior experience in similar projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Beyond the immediate contract value, participating businesses will have the opportunity to establish a working relationship with Diamond Light Source, a prominent scientific facility. Such a partnership can enhance a business's portfolio while providing meaningful exposure to further high-value, technologically advanced projects. Engaging in this procurement process is an excellent avenue for companies eager to expand within the scientific and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DLSITT1053 - Supply of Vacuum Vessel String Conditioning Bakeout Ovens for Diamond-II

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 coordinated 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 to manufacture and supply three (3) Bakeout ovens to enable the conditioning and NEG activation of the girder vacuum string assemblies for Diamond-II. Spare parts are required to minimise down time to less than 24 hours in case of component failure. The Bakeout Ovens shall be manufactured in accordance with the DLS specification. The supplier should be a recognised manufacturer of process ovens and have experience of supplying similar products. The scope of supply covers design, manufacture, testing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of the bakeout oven at the DLS site. The supplier should provide a simple temperature controller (x1) that is compatible with the DLS Bakeout controller which is not part of this contract. The oven construction should be compatible with the DLS design to allow this specification to be met. 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-f30d2508-65b9-4886-b094-fbdb6e3a4f5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6381992f-12b2-4dd9-abc8-a388bd27a431
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42942200 - Vacuum ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,919 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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, 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

SCANWEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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