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UKRI-4034 The provision of a Thin Film Coating system

UK Research & Innovation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Sep 2024 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded Kurt J Lesker Company Limited a contract for the provision of a Thin Film Coating system, with the contract signed on 12th September 2024. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 38000000 for Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses), was conducted through an open procedure. The contract encompasses the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. Delivery will occur at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The estimated value of the contract is £315,000 excluding VAT, with an optional item valued at £30,000 excluding VAT. Confidential information was disclosed as part of this tender, requiring suppliers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access certain documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those specialising in vacuum deposition technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for diverse business growth. Companies with expertise in custom coating systems that can meet technical specifications and price requirements will find this opportunity especially lucrative. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive solutions including training and installation stand to benefit the most from the contract awarded by UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4034 The provision of a Thin Film Coating system

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the Supply, delivery, installation, training and commissioning of a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-4034 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the supply, delivery, installation, training and commissioning of a Vacuum Deposition Thin Film Coating System. 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 Thin film Coating system: PS285,000.00 excluding VAT. For Optional Item, an additional PS30,000.00 Excluding VAT. Note, this is an option and are not guaranteed. Therefore the total estimated potential value for this tender opportunity is PS315,000.00 excluding VAT. As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-3690 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal. Additional information: As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-4034 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

Options: For Optional Item of potential bidders supplying their own Tape Drive System, an additional PS30,000.00 Excluding VAT. Note, this is an option and are not guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029611-2024
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Kurt J Lesker Company Limited

Further Information

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