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UKRI-4096 APA Mesh Frames

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Nov 2024 at 12:05

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07 Jun 2024 at 18:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for "UKRI-4096 APA Mesh Frames" under the industry category of frames (CPV 44142000). The contract pertains to the fabrication of mesh panels for Anode Plane Assemblies (APA) which will be housed in a cryostat and submerged in liquid Argon (LAr). This contract, valued at £780,556, was signed on 15th October 2024 and will be delivered in Warrington (UKD61). This procurement follows an open procedure and has progressed from the tender stage initiated on 7th June 2024, with a bid submission deadline on 12th July 2024. The contract was awarded to Locker Wire Weavers Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Warrington.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in manufacturing stainless steel mesh panels. The requirement for different mesh panel designs and the involved fabrication processes, including welding to rectangular frames, presents substantial supply and production demands. Businesses equipped with the necessary technical expertise, certification for material traceability, and conformity will find this project advantageous. Additionally, the open procedure ensures fair competition, providing a level playing field for qualified suppliers seeking to expand their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4096 APA Mesh Frames

Notice Description

The Anode Plane Assemblies require a grounding layer of mesh panels. These will improve the uniformity of electric field lines around nearby charged wire planes and will also shield these charged wires from electrical signals originating inside the APA. The APA mesh panels are manufactured from metric section 304 or 316 stainless steel (certificate of conformity and material traceability is required) and fixed onto the APA via mesh panel brackets. Each mesh panel will be made by stretching wire mesh over - and welding to - rectangular frames fabricated from rectangular tubing. The fabrication of five different mesh panel designs is required, quantities for each size is detailed in the "Aim and objectives" section. The mesh panels will ultimately be housed in a cryostat, submerged in liquid Argon (LAr).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Anode Plane Assemblies require a grounding layer of mesh panels. These will improve the uniformity of electric field lines around nearby charged wire planes and will also shield these charged wires from electrical signals originating inside the APA. The APA mesh panels are manufactured from metric section 304 or 316 stainless steel (certificate of conformity and material traceability is required) and fixed onto the APA via mesh panel brackets. Each mesh panel will be made by stretching wire mesh over - and welding to - rectangular frames fabricated from rectangular tubing. The fabrication of five different mesh panel designs is required, quantities for each size is detailed in the "Aim and objectives" section. The mesh panels will ultimately be housed in a cryostat, submerged in liquid Argon (LAr). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F2YRJANRTB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038145-2024
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44142000 - Frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,556 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 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
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
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCKER WIRE WEAVERS

Further Information

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