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UKRI-3368 Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2024 at 09:05

TenderUpdate

21 May 2024 at 09:05

TenderUpdate

18 Apr 2024 at 13:05

Tender

18 Mar 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the "UKRI-3368 Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade" within the goods category, specifically focusing on machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. This contract aims to upgrade the Artemis Material Science Endstation at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th July 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £2,000,000.00 excluding VAT. The site for delivery is in Oxfordshire, and the installation is scheduled to be completed within 12 weeks of delivery, ideally 12 months after the contract's commencement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the high-tech manufacturing and material science sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced machine tools and laser machining centres. The project is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well, even though selection criteria are strictly based on the procurement guidelines. Suppliers with demonstrated technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies will be well-positioned for future collaborations and contracts with UKRI. This tender provides a platform for businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and capabilities in a high-profile scientific environment, fostering significant business development and industry recognition.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3368 Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Didcot OX11 0QX The estimated value of the opportunity is: For the Base System, PS1,800,000.00 Excluding VAT For Optional Items, an additional PS200,000.00 Excluding VAT, if all options are taken. Note, these are options and are not guaranteed. Therefore the total estimated potential value for this tender opportunity is PS2,000,000.00 Excluding VAT. The ideal delivery date is 12 months after the start of the contract, with installation taking place within 12 weeks after delivery.

Options: For Optional Items, an additional PS115347.00 Excluding VAT, if all options are taken. Note, these are options and are not guaranteed. The details of these options can be found it Appendix A- Specification and Appendix B- Price Schedule, Section B.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023887-2024
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,776,246 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 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
STFC Procurement, UK Research and Innovation
Contact Email
alice.barnes@ukri.org, stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7565200218, +44 7743192648

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

SPECS SURFACE NANO ANALYSIS

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