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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2133 Cover Plate System for NSTF"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2133 Cover Plate System for NSTF

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25c1a218-b23c-444f-a25d-a9a1fc09d5cf

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a tender for the "Cover Plate System for NSTF" aimed at supporting the National Satellite Test Facility's construction at Harwell Campus. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically structural steelworks, and is open for submissions until 12th May 2022. The project location is in Swindon, South East England, with a contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2022 and conclude by 31st August 2022. This open procedure allows for wider participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing and installation within the structural steelworks sector. Companies with expertise in systems engineering, project management, or fabricating structural components would be particularly well-suited to compete. The expected implementation requires collaboration and efficiency, creating an ideal environment for SMEs looking to expand their market presence through government contracts.

## Notice

The National Satellite Test Facility at RAL Space, Science and Technology Facilities Council require manufacture and installation of a cover plate system to allow safe operation of the vertical shaker. The National Satellite Test facility is currently under construction at Harwell Campus and is managed by contractor MACE. 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/bccdc7b7-d80f-493f-9f0d-1a600ee0ac41 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| 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 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bccdc7b7-d80f-493f-9f0d-1a600ee0ac41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bccdc7b7-d80f-493f-9f0d-1a600ee0ac41
  14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-2133-Cover-Plate-System-for-NSTF/59YTC34825
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