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title: "Purchase of an Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities"
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# Purchase of an Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53b155a9-ec1c-4b30-94f7-ca5d692ff2bd

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking to procure one Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for the Hi-Lumi RFD Crab Cavities, situated in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the open tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 26 March 2020. This contract, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has a total estimated value of £150,000, with a minimum requirement of £100,000. The intended delivery of the equipment is to the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire for further assembly, before being shipped to CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing to enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality scientific equipment would be especially well-suited to compete, given the focus on innovative engineering solutions associated with this project. Interested parties should register on the Lancaster University e-tendering portal to access further details and submit their proposals.

## Notice

Lancaster University would like to procure one Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for the Hi-Lumi RFD Crab Cavities. This scientific equipment be further assembled at STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire, UK and then delivered to be housed within CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a83034-4565-416e-ba05-5378a3420baa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2020 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2020 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a83034-4565-416e-ba05-5378a3420baa
- 28 Feb 2020 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a83034-4565-416e-ba05-5378a3420baa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a83034-4565-416e-ba05-5378a3420baa
  28th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

## Provenance

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