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UKRI-4913 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a sub-central government public authority, for the tender titled "UKRI-4913 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts." The industry category concerns the manufacture and delivery of pressure vessels, with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) being the end recipient. This project is based in Swindon, United Kingdom and targets delivery to the Daresbury Laboratory. The tender is in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 20th May 2025, and the award period concluding on 27th May 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with an estimated contract value between £200,000 and £500,000 GBP, excluding VAT, contingent on the decision to purchase an optional second set of deliverables.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in engineering and manufacturing, with a focus on SMEs encouraged to participate. The opportunity involves the fabrication and assembly of sophisticated components, potentially attracting businesses adept in high-precision manufacturing and engineering. Companies that succeed in this tender can potentially gain a foothold in the public sector procurement network and expand their portfolios with high-value projects. The open procedure allows for broad competition, offering a transparent avenue for interested contractors to leverage their capabilities in delivering specified goods to a major UK research institution.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4913 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts

Notice Description

UKRI, STFC require the fabrication, assembly and delivery of the Cryomodule vacuum vessels, strongbacks and G11 posts as stated in the tender documentation. The supplier shall provide all the requirements detailed in the specification documents to STFC for their submitted price. The delivery is to UKRI, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4AD. The estimated value of the opportunity is: Between PS200,000.00 and PS250,000.00 GBP excluding VAT for one set of deliverables. UKRI reserve the right to purchase a second set as an option (UKRI shall proceed with an optional purchase at their discretion). The full potential estimated contract spend is up to PS500,000.00 GBP excluding VAT for the two sets. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=957604776

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44615000 - Pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
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

INOX INDIA

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