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Extreme High Vacuum Chambers

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process for the manufacture of Extreme High Vacuum Chambers intended for the Science and Technology Facilities Council project, ISOL-SRS. This open tender, identified as LIT0609, encompasses various categories such as education and medical research. The tender was initiated on 4th December 2018, with a submission deadline set for 8th January 2019. The delivery locations are primarily based at Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, and the project aims to support critical scientific advancements in the field.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vacuum technology and engineering, particularly those involved in the fabrication of scientific instrumentation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in handling high-value contracts, meeting stringent quality standards, and holding the necessary certification will find themselves well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. Successful suppliers could enhance their portfolios through further collaboration with esteemed research entities, driving both growth and innovation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Extreme High Vacuum Chambers

Notice Description

The manufacture of extreme high vacuum chambers for the Science and Technology Facilities Council project ISOL-SRS (Isotope mass Separator On Line - beam Storage Ring Spectrometer).

Lot Information

Interaction Chamber & Base

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of XHV Interaction Chamber and Base. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Interaction Chamber Base; drawing number: np70-01-2510-issue-B Interaction Chamber; drawing number: np70-01-2481-issue-B

Intermediate Chambers

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of two XHV Intermediate Chambers. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Drawing number: np70-01-2195-issue-C

Moving Detector Chambers

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of two XHV Moving Detector Chambers. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Drawing number: np70-01-4250-issue-B

DSSSD Wall Chambers

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of two XHV DSSSD Wall Chambers. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Drawing number: np70-01-4270-issue-B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566152
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,090 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fergus.martin@ed.ac.uk, sharon.green@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITL VACUUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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