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title: "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15debfea-29d0-4abf-b065-1999ab356226"
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# UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15debfea-29d0-4abf-b065-1999ab356226

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has initiated a public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)", focusing on the design, analysis, and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel intended for use at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically related to vacuum pumps, with a total estimated value of £320,000. The current stage of the procurement is active, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2021 at 14:00, and the contract period slated to commence on 2nd July 2021, concluding by 17th June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, particularly those specialising in engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technologies related to vacuum systems. Businesses that possess the relevant expertise in vacuum vessel design and production would find this tender particularly suitable for participation, enabling them to contribute to a critical scientific initiative while potentially expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 02 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 16 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 02 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 16 June 2021 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The system will be built and then tested and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4397a112-308c-42cd-ad8c-72e8840e1e9c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 17 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 13:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4397a112-308c-42cd-ad8c-72e8840e1e9c
- 21 Apr 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4397a112-308c-42cd-ad8c-72e8840e1e9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4397a112-308c-42cd-ad8c-72e8840e1e9c
  17th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Vacuum-pumps./97Z366Q8E6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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