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title: "UKRI-2858 Freia Bunker Module Manufacture - Large Vacuum"
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published: "2023-02-16"
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# UKRI-2858 Freia Bunker Module Manufacture - Large Vacuum

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-517ecab5-fd83-4839-9a9a-555727f80c7d

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organisation has issued a tender for the manufacture and assembly of large vacuum housings for Freia's bunker modules, within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender end date of 23rd March 2023, and a contract period starting from 21st April 2023 to 31st January 2024. The tender is open to businesses, with a contract value of £165,000 in GBP, and the location of delivery is in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in manufacturing and precision engineering to compete for a significant contract with UK Research & Innovation. Companies specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment manufacturing would be well-suited to bid for this tender. Considering the timeline and contract value, businesses meeting the technical requirements should prepare to engage with the open procurement process to potentially secure this manufacturing opportunity.

## Notice

The subject of work is the manufacture and assembly of the large vacuum housings for Freia's bunker modules, a series of machined aluminium vacuum housings of various sizes. Relevant engineering drawings and 3D models are provided, as listed within the tender documentation that can be found on the Delta eSourcing platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1e2870-ed03-412e-8598-e433a0689581 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| 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

- 16 Feb 2023 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1e2870-ed03-412e-8598-e433a0689581

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1e2870-ed03-412e-8598-e433a0689581
  16th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./765JM63U95
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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