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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1432 ESS - Cavities Inspection and Onward Delivery"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-1432 ESS - Cavities Inspection and Onward Delivery

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25e00e19-10a9-4f7d-b77f-3d220e7f4de2

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation as the contracting authority for the project titled "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1432 ESS - Cavities Inspection and Onward Delivery" aimed at machinery-inspection services. The contract, valued at £26,433, was awarded on 31st March 2021, and its implementation phase started on 1st April 2021, concluding on 31st May 2021. This tender was processed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication in compliance with relevant procurement regulations.

This project presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in inspection and mechanical services, particularly those experienced in handling high-tech machinery or scientific equipment. Suppliers who focus on advanced manufacturing processes, custom jigs setup, or programmable machinery systems would be well-positioned to bid for similar projects, thus expanding their outreach and capabilities in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Contract for additional inspection, and mechanical dimensional controls of STFC's High Beta superconducting RF Cavities build by for part of STFC's contribution to the ESS project. Including the setup of bespoke Jigs and CCM programming. This contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (2), (b) (ii) of the PCR (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cad6eb1-868d-4691-9d07-5e84ed26a503 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,433 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,433 |
| 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 | RI RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cad6eb1-868d-4691-9d07-5e84ed26a503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cad6eb1-868d-4691-9d07-5e84ed26a503
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=642756412
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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