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title: "UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System"
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# UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d8e2592-e165-4d21-b3b5-3734b4f2bc2c

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the "UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the industry of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 22 October 2021, 16:00 BST. The expected contract period will commence on 19 November 2021 and extend until 18 November 2024, with a total contract value of £200,000, awarded through an open procedure. 

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in equipment design, manufacturing, testing, and installation. Given the nature of the Sample Positioning System, businesses with expertise in precision engineering and laboratory equipment are particularly well-suited to compete. This project can foster business growth by enabling firms to showcase their capabilities in innovative technologies and establish a relationship with a leading research organisation involved in cutting-edge scientific advancements.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 22 October 2021 Time: 16:00 Read New: 05 November 2021 Time: 16:00 Instead of: 22 October 2021 Time: 17:00 Read New: 05 November 2021 Time: 17:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The requirement is for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery and installation of the Sample Positioning System to ESS Lund Sweden. The Sample Positioning System (SPS) will be used to orient samples in the neutron beam during experiments. Alignment of the flat surface or interface under examination is achieved through closed-loop feedback from the downstream neutron detector. The SPS will be used with a diverse range of sample configurations. Some of the key sample cases have been briefly described here, though as Freia is designed to cover a wide range of samples, this is not an exhaustive account of the samples that will be used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d227fd8d-8f82-49d2-b8ac-a197b0fb97aa |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2021 - 18 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d227fd8d-8f82-49d2-b8ac-a197b0fb97aa
- 10 Sep 2021 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d227fd8d-8f82-49d2-b8ac-a197b0fb97aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d227fd8d-8f82-49d2-b8ac-a197b0fb97aa
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./4PXR5DCF49
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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