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UK SBS PR150092 Super Insulated Vacuum Lines

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UK SBS PR150092 Super Insulated Vacuum Lines" is led by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell near Oxford, England. This contract falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £60,000, of which a minimum of £40,000 is guaranteed. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the award was made on 29th February 2016. The contract period commenced on 3rd December 2015 and is scheduled to conclude on 29th February 2016, indicating a swift turnaround in this tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply, as well as companies capable of custom engineering solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible, especially since the tender emphasises flexibility in design and functionality for the Super Insulated Vacuum Lines required. Given the technical specifications needed for routing Liquid Nitrogen in a high-stakes environment like a space test chamber, businesses with expertise in cryogenic systems and advanced materials engineering would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR150092 Super Insulated Vacuum Lines

Notice Description

The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) is the largest of the Science and Technology Facilities Council's laboratories. RAL, whose main function is to support the advancement of science, is situated 15 miles south of Oxford, in the UK. The RAL Space Department is seeking to procure Super Insulated Vacuum Lines (SIVL) for the supply and exhaust of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) to its second Space Test Chamber (STC-2). STC-2 is a 5m internal diameter, 6m long vacuum vessel which will be used for testing space instruments. The SIVL are required for routing LN2 from the phase separator (on the mezzanine level) to the 12 valve boxes (manifold boxes for distributing LN2 inside STC-2) mounted to the outside of STC-2.There are also 4 SIVL used for exhaust from the door-mounted valve boxes, which are the last 4 items in Table 3-1. STC-2 has 2 doors, which each open to 90 degrees and have 2 valve boxes mounted on them. The routing to these 4 valve boxes (2 per door) requires flexible lines to allow the door to open and close. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine if this is feasible based on the dimensions given in AD1. If not, then other options may be proposed (rotating bayonets, alternative routing etc.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a538be7-77ab-4844-a1b5-fdce5b9d7325
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

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL NEAR OXFORD.
Postcode
OX11 0QX
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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