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title: "GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide"
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# GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bdfe542-5bdd-4452-825f-29f972f1ac46

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking suppliers for the "GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide" tender, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement process is currently in the active stage and follows a competitive dialogue method. The tender was published on 21st November 2019, with a tender period that ended on 15th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2019 and will extend until 1st June 2021, with a total estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly firms with expertise in precision optics and neutron reflectometry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) could particularly benefit from this opportunity, as it allows for collaboration and innovation in providing high-quality products essential for scientific research and development.

## Notice

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses). SURF is a neutron reflectometer with horizontal sample geometry. It is mostly used for the study of liquid and solid/liquid interfaces. The incident beam is sloping down at an angle of 1.5deg below the horizontal to allow scattering from liquid interfaces. A non-polarizing super mirror is used to deflect the beam up in order to access angles lower than 1.5deg on liquid surfaces. The requirement is to supply a horizontally focusing elliptical neutron guide split into 3 sections: MG1, MG2 and MG3. All guide sections include an m=6 super mirror coating of the inner left and right faces. The middle section also includes an m=6 super mirror coating of the inner lower face. All the remaining inner faces are either neutron absorbing (1-17 A) or have a null-reflective coating. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=441009187 Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=441009187

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff0d8df-93c4-4378-b6d3-088effa9951f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - COMPETITIVE_DIALOGUE |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2019 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2019 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff0d8df-93c4-4378-b6d3-088effa9951f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff0d8df-93c4-4378-b6d3-088effa9951f
  21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=443574861
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=441009187
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5

## Provenance

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