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title: "UKRI-4341 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts"
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# UKRI-4341 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d98f64f-39fd-4f22-906e-2c8e9389a102

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has announced an active tender for the fabrication, assembly and delivery of Cryomodule vacuum vessels, strongbacks, and G11 posts. This tender, titled "UKRI-4341 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts," falls under the industry category of Pressure Vessels (CPV code: 44615000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method. The contract is set to start on 13 December 2024 and end on 12 December 2027, with delivery to Daresbury Laboratory in the North West, United Kingdom. The total estimated contract value ranges from £600,000 to £1.35M GBP excluding VAT, with a deadline for tender submissions on 13 November 2024 at 14:00 UTC. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying pressure vessels and related components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability highlighted in the tender documentation. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their projects within a prestigious research infrastructure, reinforcing their market presence and enhancing growth potential. Those businesses with expertise in high-precision fabrication and assembly, as well as experience in delivering complex engineering projects to research institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

UKRI, STFC require the and fabrication, assembly and delivery of the Cryomodule vacuum vessels, strongbacks and G11 posts as stated in the tender documentation. The supplier shall provide all the requirements detailed in the specification documents to STFC for their submitted price. The delivery is to UKRI, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4AD. The estimated value of the opportunity is: Between PS300,000.00 and PS450,000.00 GBP excluding VAT for each deliverable, the core requirement is for two sets which equates to PS600,000.00 to PS900,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. UKRI reserve the right to purchase one set as an option (UKRI shall proceed with an optional purchase at their discretion). The full potential contract spend is up to PS1.35M for all three sets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7158f4-49cf-45ca-9177-a4677f256196 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| 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 2FL |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44615000 - Pressure vessels

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7158f4-49cf-45ca-9177-a4677f256196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7158f4-49cf-45ca-9177-a4677f256196
  7th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Pressure-vessels./2KH7554J48
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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