Planning

DLSPIN2002 - X-ray Mirrors

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD

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Planning

15 Nov 2024 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Diamond Light Source Ltd, a body governed by public law located in Didcot, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "DLSPIN2002 - X-ray Mirrors" under the industry category of X-ray devices (CPV Code: 33111000). This tender involves acquiring several X-ray mirror systems for beamlines, which include complete systems with goniometry, vacuum vessels, and bending mechanisms, as well as standalone mirrors. The project involves stringent requirements for shape error and roughness, reflecting high precision standards. The notice for this procurement will be published on 30th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in the manufacture of X-ray optical components and systems. Businesses with expertise in producing and coating flat and cylindrically polished substrate materials, and those capable of integrating water-cooling circuits for synchrotron beam illumination, will find this tender particularly suitable. Firms that can deliver on high precision requirements in harsh conditions stand to benefit. Diamond Light Source Ltd is seeking experienced suppliers who can meet the exacting technical specifications set out in this tender.

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Notice Title

DLSPIN2002 - X-ray Mirrors

Notice Description

Over the next several years, Diamond Light source will require several X-ray mirror systems for beamlines. Most of these will be complete systems, including goniometry, vacuum vessels, and some bending mechanisms (mechanical or bimorph) and others may be for just the mirrors. The mirrors will be manufactured from flat and cylindrically polished substrate materials, with various surface coatings. Mirrors that are illuminating by the direct synchrotron beam will require appropriate water-cooling circuits. Shape error and roughness requirements will be very stringent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Over the next several years, Diamond Light source will require several X-ray mirror systems for beamlines. Most of these will be complete systems, including goniometry, vacuum vessels, and some bending mechanisms (mechanical or bimorph) and others may be for just the mirrors. The mirrors will be manufactured from flat and cylindrically polished substrate materials, with various surface coatings. Mirrors that are illuminating by the direct synchrotron beam will require appropriate water-cooling circuits. Shape error and roughness requirements will be very stringent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037009-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD
Contact Name
Debbie Pryor
Contact Email
procurement@diamond.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235567575

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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