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UKRI-5720 Magnetic Bearing Drive systems for ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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24 Sep 2026 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is seeking a single supplier for magnetic-bearing drive systems for ISIS neutron disc choppers. The requirement is for specialist machinery: an initial purchase of between six and eleven disc-chopper drive systems, with later systems based on the same specification but adjusted to individual project requirements agreed at preliminary design review. The procurement covers one lot. Further purchases may be made during the contract, with an anticipated overall volume of around 20 systems, although that volume is not guaranteed. UKRI is the buying organisation. The systems’ delivery location is not stated in the procurement details.

The process reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. The tender set 12 October 2026 at 14:00 for enquiries and 19 October 2026 at 14:00 for bid submission; the stated award decision date is 23 October 2026. The contract period is 9 November 2026 to 8 November 2030. The estimated value is £2.1 million excluding VAT (£2.52 million including VAT). There is one lot and one supplier is sought. Evaluation gives quality a 70% weighting and price 30%. The buyer may purchase further systems under the contract; the anticipated total volume is around 20, but is not guaranteed.

This requirement is most relevant to suppliers with specialist engineering capability in magnetic-bearing drive systems and equipment for neutron-scattering disc choppers. Suppliers need to be able to deliver an initial batch of multiple systems and adapt later systems to project-specific requirements agreed at preliminary design review. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, and the anticipated demand across the contract could provide scope for repeat orders. The buyer seeks a single supplier, so bidders should be equipped to take responsibility for the full requirement. The published details do not set out particular accreditations or prior-experience thresholds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5720 Magnetic Bearing Drive systems for ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers

Notice Description

This tender provides the outline specification for UKRI to contract with a single supplier to supply between six- and eleven-disc chopper drive systems to be purchased within the first year of the call-off contract. Future systems procured under this contract would be based upon this specification, but adjusted to meet the specific project requirements, to be agreed at the project's preliminary design review. The total volume purchased throughout the duration of the contract is likely to be in the region of 20 systems, but this figure cannot be guaranteed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The total volume purchased throughout the duration of the contract is likely to be in the region of 20 systems, but this figure cannot be guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0779d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090699-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2030 4-5 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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