Award

UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has recently completed a procurement process for the design, analysis, and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel, titled "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for vacuum pumps, and took place in Oxfordshire. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £279,500. The contract was awarded on 4th August 2021, following an active tender period that concluded on 2nd June 2021. This particular process has now reached its award stage, with AEON Engineering Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a niche market involving vacuum technology. Companies capable of designing and manufacturing high-quality vacuum systems, along with those possessing expertise in engineering and technical execution, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The emphasis on quality (70%) and cost (30%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of providing innovative solutions within competitive pricing to secure contracts in this field.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The system will be built and then tested and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking proposals for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The Scope of Work includes the Design and Analysisand Manufacturing phases. The full specification and requirements can be found within the Delta eSourcing Portal, mentioned below; UKRI will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link provided in this Notice, and then follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97Z366Q8E6. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii.to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97Z366Q8E6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020187-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£279,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEON ENGINEERING

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