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title: "UKRI-3670 Through-Wall Telemanipulators for LBNF Target Remote Handling"
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# UKRI-3670 Through-Wall Telemanipulators for LBNF Target Remote Handling

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16344b21-8909-4d2c-95ed-b2bfd64a096b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of through-wall telemanipulators for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Remote Handling project, part of the global DUNE experiment. The procurement falls under the mechanical handling equipment category (CPV: 42418500) and is to be delivered to various international locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure starting on 21st June 2024, with the contract period running from 22nd June 2024 to 30th May 2025. The total contract value amounts to GBP 165,728.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in precision mechanical handling systems, particularly those capable of providing advanced telemanipulation equipment for scientific research purposes. UKRI's requirements highlight a clear opportunity for SMEs, although the contract has already been awarded to Walischmiller Engineering GmbH, a large-scale supplier. This project, being part of an international scientific collaboration, can offer businesses increased exposure and potential for further contracts within the scientific and engineering sectors. Businesses with expertise in high-precision, remote-controlled machinery would have been well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

UKRI is providing a neutrino production target and associated remote handling equipment asUK in-kind contributions to the US-based LBNF-DUNE experiment (https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/about/overview/).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a992b2e5-1e17-4544-95c7-c4e6157e4c0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,728 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALISCHMILLER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a992b2e5-1e17-4544-95c7-c4e6157e4c0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a992b2e5-1e17-4544-95c7-c4e6157e4c0f
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=881618761
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/about/overview/

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