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title: "UKRI-1308 DUNE APA Printed Circuit Boards"
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# UKRI-1308 DUNE APA Printed Circuit Boards

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c6761e9-1863-4bf1-92f1-1a708bc75ff1

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) under the title "UKRI-1308 DUNE APA Printed Circuit Boards." The project, classified under the goods category, specifically involves the construction of charge readout anode plane assemblies for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. The tender was concluded on 12th January 2022, with the awarded contract valued at approximately £1,315,511.94, commencing on 13th January 2022 and running until 30th September 2027. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, indicating accessibility for all qualified bidders.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of high-tolerance Printed Circuit Boards, particularly those capable of meeting strict quality assurance and mechanical tolerance requirements. Suppliers with a focus on durable components designed for use in liquid argon environments could find this an attractive tender. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger manufacturers may well be suited to compete, provided they meet the technical specifications and requirements set forth by the UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are needed to construct charge readout anode plane assemblies (APAs) for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment based at Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. Each of these PCBs are required to operate reliably in (Liquid Argon) LAr over many years (20 years) so Quality Assurance is a critical element to this project. A key requirement for these PCBs are the mechanical tolerances. As described below, board thickness must be maintained to +-5%, and machining of features on the board is required to a high tolerance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98fa872-aa2d-4faf-be82-7361a8977458 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,315,511 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,315,511 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERLIN CIRCUIT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712300 - Printed circuits

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98fa872-aa2d-4faf-be82-7361a8977458

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98fa872-aa2d-4faf-be82-7361a8977458
  14th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=657424909
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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