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title: "GB-Daresbury: UKRI-1422 CLARA FEBE FMBOX 1 & 2 Chambers"
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# GB-Daresbury: UKRI-1422 CLARA FEBE FMBOX 1 & 2 Chambers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c9dbe6a-5c9c-4c5c-8151-8a4f149c426d

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovations has initiated the procurement for the tender titled "GB-Daresbury: UKRI-1422 CLARA FEBE FMBOX 1 & 2 Chambers," focusing on the provision of electronic supplies and miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd September 2021 at 14:00 BST. The contract, valued at £100,000, targets delivery in the South West of the United Kingdom, commencing on 20th September 2021 and concluding on 19th March 2023. The highest potential candidates are expected to comply with specific standards for design and manufacture as outlined in the procurement documents.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in the design, analysis, and fabrication of vacuum chambers and related mechanical hardware, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in complying with BS EN 13445 and those capable of delivering complex machinery solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, eligible businesses can expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio through valuable government contracts.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 September 2021 for the following reason: UKRI has taken the decision to extend the deadline for this tender to allow all Bidders ample time to prepare their responses.(Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. Electronic supplies. To design, analysis and manufacture of 2 vacuum chambers approximately 1.8m x 1.1m x 0.5m and 1.3m x 0.7m x 0.5m. The mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled. The vacuum chambers in this tender will operate typically below 1x10-6mbar in normal operation. A description of loads, environment and material limitations are provided as required for analysis of these vacuum chambers. The design, analysis, fabrication and any certification must comply with the most recent version of BS EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels (or equivalent standard agreed with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9938742-1bb5-4b19-bc5a-b241c58c9841 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 19 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 AND INNOVATIONS |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711000 - Electronic supplies
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 10:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9938742-1bb5-4b19-bc5a-b241c58c9841
- 18 Aug 2021 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9938742-1bb5-4b19-bc5a-b241c58c9841

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9938742-1bb5-4b19-bc5a-b241c58c9841
  2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Daresbury:-UKRI-1422-CLARA-FEBE-FMBOX-1-&-2-Chambers/SMJ778QHJ7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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