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UKRI-4082 Design Supply Deliver and Commission of Split Pair 10Tesla SuperConducting Magnetic System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-4082 Design Supply Deliver and Commission of Split Pair 10Tesla SuperConducting Magnetic System." This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and specifically focuses on magnetic systems, classified under CPV code 31630000. The magnetic system will be delivered to Oxfordshire, region UKJ14. The procurement, concluded with an award status, followed an open procedure with a contract signed on 27th March 2025, valued at £863,448 GBP. Key deadlines previously included the tender period end date of 9th December 2024 and the contract initiation with bids opening on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in high-tech manufacturing and scientific research equipment, such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with technical expertise in superconducting systems. The awarded contract could serve as a substantial growth catalyst, especially for companies aiming to expand their professional portfolio or establish a foothold within the public sector procurement sphere. The high emphasis on technical quality over cost (70% quality and 30% price) suggests that businesses with advanced technological capabilities stand to benefit the most. With the involvement of a large supplier like Oxford Instruments NanoScience, the tender demonstrates the potential for collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with credible names in the industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4082 Design Supply Deliver and Commission of Split Pair 10Tesla SuperConducting Magnetic System

Notice Description

Design, Supply, Deliver and Commission of split pair 10 Tesla superconducting magnet system with vertical field orientation, horizontal neutron translucent windows at field centre and a top loading NW50 bore sample tube.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, Supply, Deliver and Commission of a split pair 10 Tesla superconducting magnet system with vertical field orientation, horizontal neutron translucent windows at field centre and a top loading NW50 bore sample tube. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b399
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016607-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£863,448 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months 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, UKRI Commercial
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553, +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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED T/A OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOSCIENCE

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