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UKRI-4781 Brazing of Ti Circuits for ATLAS Strip Barrel Cooling Circuits

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Mar 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the production of brazed titanium cooling circuits for the ATLAS ITk Strip Barrel detector to be installed at CERN, titled "UKRI-4781 Brazing of Ti Circuits for ATLAS Strip Barrel Cooling Circuits". The industry category for this contract is welding materials and welding services. The contract was awarded to The Welding Institute Ltd (TWI), based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition. Key dates for this procurement include the signing of the contract on 10th March 2025, and the contract period starts on 25th March 2025 and ends on 24th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision welding and materials fabrication, particularly those with expertise in producing complex titanium parts for scientific applications. Companies with advanced welding technology and a capacity for high-precision manufacturing would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. This project highlights the importance of specialised services in supporting significant scientific advancements, providing growth opportunities for businesses that can meet the stringent requirements of such projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4781 Brazing of Ti Circuits for ATLAS Strip Barrel Cooling Circuits

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Science and Technology Facilities had a requirement for production of brazed titanium cooling circuits for the ATLAS ITk Strip Barrel detector to be installed at CERN. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=932685024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f813
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44315200 - Welding materials

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WELDING INSTITUTE LTD (TWI

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