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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1216 Bespoke Manual 5-axis MultiCentre Manipulator"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-1216 Bespoke Manual 5-axis MultiCentre Manipulator

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-241515bf-41b0-49ad-bfeb-9e0cbf43d4f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for a bespoke manual 5-axis MultiCentre manipulator was completed by UK Research & Innovation, a government agency based in Swindon, UK. This contract, titled "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1216 Bespoke Manual 5-axis MultiCentre Manipulator", falls under the Optical instruments category. The tender was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication and awarded on 11 December 2020, with a contract duration starting from 14 December 2020 to 19 March 2021. The total contract value was £62,000.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in precision engineering and optical equipment, particularly those capable of producing bespoke items. Companies with expertise in creating high-precision positioning devices will find this tender highly relevant. The nature of the goods required indicates that suppliers with strong capabilities in delivering customised solutions, especially in the scientific and research sectors, would be well-positioned to thrive in future procurement opportunities similar to this contract.

## Notice

Contract for bespoke goniometers, these are precision positioning devices for photocathode pucks to be used in the Metal Photocathode Preparation Facility (MPPF). This equipment will be used to produce both research and production photocathodes for use in the VELA and CLARA RF injectors that produce the accelerated electrons. This contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (2), (b) (iii) of the PCR (2015). Additional information: Contract for bespoke goniometers, these are precision positioning devices for photocathode pucks to be used in the Metal Photocathode Preparation Facility (MPPF). This equipment will be used to produce both research and production photocathodes for use in the VELA and CLARA RF injectors that produce the accelerated electrons. This contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (2), (b) (iii) of the PCR (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c134cafa-0d50-4c41-ac0d-e8283ac4c7e3 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 19 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UHV DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c134cafa-0d50-4c41-ac0d-e8283ac4c7e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c134cafa-0d50-4c41-ac0d-e8283ac4c7e3
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=642114142
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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