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UKRI-3497 The Replacement of the Superconducting Solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Apr 2024 at 11:05

TenderUpdate

13 Dec 2023 at 12:05

Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a tender process for the replacement of the superconducting solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline. The procurement falls under the goods category of the Magnets industry. The tender, titled "UKRI-3497 The Replacement of the Superconducting Solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline," involved the manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a horizontal superconducting solenoid. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender now cancelled. Key dates included the contract award signed on 3rd April 2024, with a total contract value of £1,489,500.

This tender process by UKRI presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the Machines and Apparatus industry category. The contract, though now cancelled, had initial requirements for a 5T, 5.5m long superconducting solenoid system. SMEs specialising in superconducting equipment and services would have been suited to compete. The procurement aimed to create a replacement system for the 30-year-old solenoid, demonstrating a focus on innovation and technological advancement within the science and technology sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3497 The Replacement of the Superconducting Solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline

Notice Description

The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires the manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of a horizontal superconducting solenoid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision a superconducting solenoid. STFC is looking to replace the 30-year-old superconducting solenoid that is currently installed on the RIKEN-RAL beamline at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), UK. We require a complete system replacement, including the magnet, cooling system, power supply and controls. The new magnet will be a 5 T, 5.5 m long, horizontal superconducting solenoid with a 120 mm diameter warm bore. The cooling system will be cryogen-free or recondensing (zero boil-off). Full information regarding the requirement can be found in the procurement documents.

Options: The Contract may be extended for a period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041592
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013583-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

31643000 - Particle accelerators

31643100 - Linear accelerators

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,489,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 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
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

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

CRYOGENIC

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