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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1890 UHV Sample Manipulator"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1890 UHV Sample Manipulator

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-342f6b89-4513-4954-a6fa-3a53f8058777

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, UK, for the project titled "UKRI-1890 UHV Sample Manipulator" within the semiconductors industry category. The tender period concluded on 20 December 2021, with the contract period commencing the following day and extending until 21 March 2022. The awarded contract, amounting to £31,041.66, was granted to Vacgen Ltd, marking the completion of this procurement process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in semiconductor equipment and components, particularly those capable of delivering goods related to vacuum systems for research and development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing advanced technological solutions or who have experience supporting similar projects would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders by UK Research and Innovation or other related organisations in the industry.

## Notice

UKRI have the requirement to upgrade to the Multiprobe vacuum system used for photocathode R&D. Part of this upgrade is the replacement of the existing in-vacuum sample manipulator and sample holder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a15fb91-a86b-4332-9942-bf45e1a22952 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 21 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,041 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,041 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VACGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712330 - Semiconductors

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a15fb91-a86b-4332-9942-bf45e1a22952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a15fb91-a86b-4332-9942-bf45e1a22952
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=654023815
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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