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title: "UKRI-3690 The Provision of a Thin Film Coating System"
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# UKRI-3690 The Provision of a Thin Film Coating System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1972d3de-f336-4daf-ab22-3d832e1da05c

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a supplier for the provision of a Thin Film Coating System. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 19th April 2024 and a contract period set to begin on 17th May 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £285,000 in GBP. The delivery addresses are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from UKRI for the Thin Film Coating System could be beneficial for businesses involved in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this tender suitable for bidding. The procurement process provides an opportunity for business growth through supplying, delivering, installing, and commissioning the required system. Interested businesses can access further information on the tender through UKRI's procurement contacts for submission and participation.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the Supply, delivery, installation, training and commissioning of a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-3690 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3339daf-9ce7-43ed-b52c-3ee057c933bd |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3339daf-9ce7-43ed-b52c-3ee057c933bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3339daf-9ce7-43ed-b52c-3ee057c933bd
  15th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./Z5X93J4KS2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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