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title: "UKRI-3102 Precision Tools for the Assembly of ATLAS Inner Tracker Modules"
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# UKRI-3102 Precision Tools for the Assembly of ATLAS Inner Tracker Modules

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29ce7822-0311-4fec-9e4b-b87e1c3bcf21

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of precision tools for the assembly of ATLAS Inner Tracker Modules. This project is part of a global collaboration and involves creating silicon strip sensor modules with precise alignment for the upgraded ATLAS detector at CERN. The tender, with a value of £150,000, is in the open procedure stage, with a tender deadline of 21st September 2023 and a contract period starting on 17th October 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024 in Swindon, UK. The procurement falls under the 'Special-purpose machine tools' industry category.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with special-purpose machine tools, particularly those with expertise in precision engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement is deemed suitable for SMEs. Businesses interested in international collaborations in the field of particle physics and contributing to cutting-edge scientific research will find this tender appealing for potential business growth and innovation.

## Notice

ATLAS is a particle physics experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN (www.atlas.ch). The ATLAS detector is due to be upgraded and the ATLAS group at the UKRI is part of the construction of a new silicon strip tracker at the heart of the upgraded detector. This project is part of a worldwide collaboration involving more than 3000 scientists from 174 institutions. The tracker is made up of silicon strip sensor modules which are arranged in a precise series of expanding shells around a central beamline. Each module is assembled in a series of manual assembly steps, which are homogenised throughout several production sites across the UK. A high level of precision is required to provide the alignment required for the intended precision tracking within the detector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b5c5cf-2e58-493b-92d3-dcb7a73f63d4 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 & 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b5c5cf-2e58-493b-92d3-dcb7a73f63d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b5c5cf-2e58-493b-92d3-dcb7a73f63d4
  16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Special-purpose-machine-tools./XSY47J7H58
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

## Provenance

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