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title: "UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System"
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# UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16932f42-8226-4ae5-bd26-5500b695dc25

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking suppliers for the "UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System" in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. This tender has been awarded, with the contract awarded on 15th December 2021, commencing on 4th January 2022 and lasting until 3rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a contract value of £219,818, and the delivery will take place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the precision and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those with experience in manufacturing and installing complex systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of handling the design, testing, and delivery of innovative technical solutions, which are essential for the successful execution of the Sample Positioning System required by UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

The requirement is for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery and installation of the Sample Positioning System to ESS Lund Sweden. The Sample Positioning System (SPS) will be used to orient samples in the neutron beam during experiments. Alignment of the flat surface or interface under examination is achieved through closed-loop feedback from the downstream neutron detector. The SPS will be used with a diverse range of sample configurations. Some of the key sample cases have been briefly described here, though as Freia is designed to cover a wide range of samples, this is not an exhaustive account of the samples that will be used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2957e86-fca1-463a-8120-652450f83ea7 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,818 |
| 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 | SYMETRIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2957e86-fca1-463a-8120-652450f83ea7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2957e86-fca1-463a-8120-652450f83ea7
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=653397399
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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