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Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (DFX)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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17 Feb 2023 at 18:50

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Tender

21 Nov 2022 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently awarded a contract for the manufacture of four Cryogenic Pressure Vessels to be supplied to the university. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, with the award criteria including mandatory, technical, delivery, lead time, and price elements. The initial contract period is 24 months, with the contract value set at £450,000 GBP. Puma Engineering and Construction Ltd is the awarded supplier for this contract, and the delivery location for the first unit is at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

This tender for Cryogenic Pressure Vessels presents business growth opportunities for companies in the electromechanical equipment industry. Well-suited businesses would have expertise in manufacturing pressure vessels, meeting CE marking requirements, and international shipping standards. Companies with experience in supplying high-tech equipment for research facilities like CERN would also find this tender suitable. The contract duration of 24 months, including a warranty period, allows for stable business planning and potential extensions, making it attractive for medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the university research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (DFX)

Notice Description

The manufacture of four Cryogenic Pressure Vessels to be supplied to the University of Southampton. CE marking process to be compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive ((PED)2014-68-EU). Packaged ready for international shipment. Delivery of first unit expected within 6 months of contract signing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for manufacturing 4 units of specially designed cryostats (DFX) for the CERN High Luminosity upgrade. The manufacturing is build-to-design according to the full specification drawings technical specifications provided. The manufacturing consists of three stages: components, sub assemblies, general assembly and testing. The cryostat is a Category-III pressure vessel to be manufactured, inspected, and qualified according to the relevant standards given in the specifications. The assembled cryostat will be tested for (1) both pressure vessel requirements and CE marked and (2) vacuum requirements as specified. The manufacturing will not commence prior to acquiring all the relevant welding qualifications (WPQR) specified. The manufacturer should assign a dedicated project manager, and deploy the necessary level of Quality Assurance to fulfil the DFX specification. Procurement Process: This procurement process was conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage where tenderers were invited to submit formal tenders at this stage. Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 24 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the Contractor. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 12 months for the provision of the goods including a 12 months warranty. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 12 months will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03871c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004957-2023
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Puma Engineering and Construction Ltd

Further Information

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