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DLSITT1085 - Supply of Harmonics Rejection Mirror Systems for K14 SWIFT Beamline at Diamond Light Source

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Harmonics Rejection Mirror Systems for the K14 SWIFT Beamline at Diamond Light Source is initiated by DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED, a central government public authority based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The tender, with the ID DLSITT1085, is currently in the 'tender' stage and follows the open procedure method, ensuring broad competition. The total contract value is up to £156,000, and all submissions must be made by 20th January 2026. The project's completion is planned by 31st August 2027, located within the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus under the UKJ14 region, adding to the advanced UK research infrastructure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of high-precision optical equipment, particularly those experienced in mirror systems and related technology for scientific applications. SMEs are encouraged to apply, especially those demonstrating technical quality, experience, and capacity to deliver sophisticated equipment within tight specifications. The project is well-suited for firms aiming to showcase their expertise in international-level engineering projects and gain visibility in the scientific research community by contributing to the prestigious upgrade at Diamond Light Source.

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Notice Title

DLSITT1085 - Supply of Harmonics Rejection Mirror Systems for K14 SWIFT Beamline at Diamond Light Source

Notice Description

Located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. DLS allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The specification details the requirements of the Harmonic Rejection Mirror Systems for use on the K14 SWIFT beamline at DLS. The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of a two-mirror combined system and its position adjustment systems for the K14 Beamline. The minimum scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of: HRM system consisting of: * HRM1 - upward reflecting, monochromatic beam mirror & mechanics. * HRM2 - downward reflecting, monochromatic beam mirror & mechanics. * Fast pitch correction system for HRM1 * Cooling arrangements. * Vacuum system * Support system * Interface to beamline services and includes the following: * Design * Contract Terms and Conditions * Supply and purchasing of materials * Procurement of commercial components * Quality Assurance * Manufacture of mirror system * Inspection * Cleaning * Assembly * Vacuum baking * Testing * Packing * Delivery See technical specification for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078769-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@diamond.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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