Planning

UKRI-4731 - Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a tender for the supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems, under the title "UKRI-4731 - Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems". The procurement falls under the industry category for goods and involves items such as helium, methane, particle accelerators, tubing, steel pressure vessels, fabrication work, and welding. It is currently in the planning stage, with an upcoming Market Engagement event scheduled for 31 March 2025, where suppliers can learn more and ask questions. Interested suppliers should contact UKRI no later than 25 March 2025 to confirm their attendance. The procurement location is Swindon, UK, and the expected contract duration is from 26 June 2025 to 25 June 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cryogenic systems, high-precision fabrication, and advanced welding and tubing technologies. With a contract value of £660,000, the tender is split into two lots, allowing suppliers to bid for either or both depending on their capabilities. Businesses with expertise in the indicated CPV categories, especially those focused on helium, methane, and particle accelerators, stand to benefit significantly from this framework agreement with UKRI. This provides an excellent growth opportunity for entities wanting to expand their footprint in providing scientific equipment and services to the UK government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4731 - Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems, with duration of 4 years for the value of PS660,000.00 The requirement is separated into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Supply of Target Station 1 (TS1) liquid methane moderator Lot 2 - Supply of Target Station 2 (TS2) solid methane moderator Suppliers are invited to bid for both or individual lots depending on their capability. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=928903932

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a Market Engagement event on 31/03/2025, providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number, no later than 25/03/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008591-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

24 - Chemical products

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

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

24321111 - Methane

31643000 - Particle accelerators

44164200 - Tubing

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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