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title: "UKRI-4034 The provision of a Thin Film Coating system"
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# UKRI-4034 The provision of a Thin Film Coating system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5483c905-eee1-4766-a104-411edc82e0eb

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of a Thin Film Coating system in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 24th July 2024 at 14:00 BST. The contracting authority has extended the deadline by 2 weeks to allow small or medium enterprises (SMEs) sufficient time to bid for the contract. The procurement method being used is an Open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 315,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on 23rd August 2024 and end on 22nd August 2025. The procurement is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by UKRI presents a chance for SMEs specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for providing a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. Businesses involved in supplying, delivering, installing, training, and commissioning such systems are well-suited to participate. The contract offers growth prospects for businesses looking to engage with a well-established research and innovation organisation like UK Research & Innovation. Suppliers interested in participating in this tender must adhere to the specified deadlines and procurement procedures set out by UKRI.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate. Instead of: Date: 10/07/2024 Time: 14:00 Read: Date: 24/07/2024 Time: 14:00 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. UKRI has taken the decision to extend the deadline by 2 weeks to give suppliers ample time to bid for the requirement. The new Deadline date will be 24th July 2024 at 14:00 BST. UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the Supply, delivery, installation, training and commissioning of a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-4034 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2667760-2cfe-4b84-8572-8eec61557af9 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2024 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2667760-2cfe-4b84-8572-8eec61557af9
- 4 Jun 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2667760-2cfe-4b84-8572-8eec61557af9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2667760-2cfe-4b84-8572-8eec61557af9
  24th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./V87CNQU232
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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