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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4086 Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE)"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4086 Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19341776-f958-47b5-86b3-240e72815d61

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4086 Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE)" involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation. This endeavour falls under the Research and Experimental Development Services category (CPV code 73100000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage as of 14th January 2025. The tender period ended on 28th May 2024, with the contract period spanning from 31st May 2024 to 3rd September 2024. The total contract value is GBP 89,641.44. The procurement method details are unspecified.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and experimental development services, particularly those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Companies adept in high-precision scientific projects could greatly benefit from involvement in this high-profile international experiment. Hepco Slide Systems Ltd T/A Hepcomotion, a small to medium enterprise, has already been identified as the supplier, underscoring the potential for specialised firms to play a crucial role in advancing fundamental scientific research with substantive financial remuneration. Business growth can be driven through such prestigious ventures that allow for collaboration on globally recognised scientific initiatives.

## Notice

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is a leading-edge, international experiment for neutrino science. Discoveries over the past half-century have put neutrinos, the most abundant matter particles in the universe, in the spotlight for further research into several fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the evolution of the universe - questions that DUNE will seek to answer. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38f7e6d-603c-49b1-8f69-82692e5b62a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 3 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,641 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LTD T/A HEPCOMOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38f7e6d-603c-49b1-8f69-82692e5b62a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38f7e6d-603c-49b1-8f69-82692e5b62a5
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=887701601
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

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