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UKRI-2050 Large Vacuum Chamber Manufacture and Fabrication

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Jul 2022 at 13:05

TenderUpdate

17 May 2022 at 18:05

Tender

06 May 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to establish a contract titled "UKRI-2050 Large Vacuum Chamber Manufacture and Fabrication" in the goods category, specifically for vacuum pumps. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 13 June 2022. The successful contract will take place in Oxfordshire, UK, covering the design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of EPAC Compressor Chambers. The open procedure has a total contract value of £880,000, with a contract duration of 480 days.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector, particularly those with expertise in vacuum technology and fabrication. Companies specialising in mechanical engineering and production of precision equipment would find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain experience in high-tech projects, and establish or strengthen relationships with a prominent national research organisation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2050 Large Vacuum Chamber Manufacture and Fabrication

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the design, analysis, manufacture and testing of EPAC Compressor Chambers 1 and 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the design, analysis, manufacture and testing of EPAC Compressor Chambers 1 and 2. This contract presents a package of work for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of two large vacuum vessels. It details the mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled. The large vacuum vessels included in this contract shall achieve 1x10^-6mbar(a) in normal operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03350c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019053-2022
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7849307911

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

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