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UKRI-3147 Procurement of Helium Compressor for LBNF Target

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Mar 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Helium Compressor for the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility project at Fermilab. The contract value is £230,000, with a tender deadline of April 26, 2024. The procurement falls under the goods category and uses an open procedure. The procurement stage is currently active, and the contracting authority can be contacted at commercial@ukri.org.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs, to engage in supplying the required helium compressor. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying gas compressors, particularly those experienced in dealing with helium-related technologies, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The delivery location specified is in Oxfordshire, UK, providing a clear reference point for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3147 Procurement of Helium Compressor for LBNF Target

Notice Description

The compressor will be used in a closed-loop circuit to circulate helium gas at warm (non-cryogenic) temperatures. The helium is used to remove the c.25 kW heat load generated in a graphite target in the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) beamline at Fermilab, near Chicago. The target is required to convert a 1.2MW proton beam into a neutrino beam for the physics experiment DUNE. The delivery of a suitable compressor to Fermilab, along with other key helium circuit components outside the scope of this document, forms part of UKRI's Capital contribution-in-kind to the international DUNE collaboration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The compressor will be used in a closed-loop circuit to circulate helium gas at warm (non-cryogenic) temperatures. The helium is used to remove the c.25 kW heat load generated in a graphite target in the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) beamline at Fermilab, near Chicago. The target is required to convert a 1.2MW proton beam into a neutrino beam for the physics experiment DUNE. The delivery of a suitable compressor to Fermilab, along with other key helium circuit components outside the scope of this document, forms part of UKRIs Capital contribution-in-kind to the international DUNE collaboration. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6F923MRX95

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044840
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008077-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

42123100 - Gas compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@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

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