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title: "GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide"
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# GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6362e059-fd77-433d-8950-de16c31e5257

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by UK Research and Innovation, focusing on the contract titled "GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide". This opportunity falls within the "Mining, basic metals and related products" industry category, specifically under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is currently in the open stage and was published on 23rd October 2019, with a submission deadline set for 25th October 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, and it is anticipated that the supply involves equipment delivery to locations within the UK and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and veteran and community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses positioned to compete will need to demonstrate expertise in producing high-quality neutron reflectometry instruments and may benefit from the open procurement method that encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers.

## Notice

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses). SURF is a neutron reflectometer with horizontal sample geometry. It is mostly used for the study of liquid and solid/liquid interfaces. The incident beam is sloping down at an angle of 1.5deg below the horizontal to allow scattering from liquid interfaces. A non-polarizing super mirror is used to deflect the beam up in order to access angles lower than 1.5deg on liquid surfaces. The requirement is to supply a horizontally focusing elliptical neutron guide split into 3 sections: MG1, MG2 and MG3. All guide sections include an m=6 super mirror coating of the inner left and right faces. The middle section also includes an m=6 super mirror coating of the inner lower face. All the remaining inner faces are either neutron absorbing (1-17 A) or have a null-reflective coating. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5 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.To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca291e62-fee9-4f1a-a2de-b891f23a7bb3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2019 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2019 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca291e62-fee9-4f1a-a2de-b891f23a7bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca291e62-fee9-4f1a-a2de-b891f23a7bb3
  23rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=440822311
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5

## Provenance

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