--- title: "GB-Daresbury: UKRI-1514 CLARA FEBE Technical Specification for FEC 1 & 2 Chamber" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS" published: "2021-07-07" --- # GB-Daresbury: UKRI-1514 CLARA FEBE Technical Specification for FEC 1 & 2 Chamber Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-664b6f02-243d-45df-859f-238f5f9fb734.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovations (UKRI) is seeking contractors for the "GB-Daresbury: UKRI-1514 CLARA FEBE Technical Specification for FEC 1 & 2 Chamber" project, which falls under the category of goods, specifically in electronic supplies and special-purpose machinery. The tender, currently in the active stage, was published on 25 June 2021, with an extended submission deadline of 9 July 2021. The contract will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 21 July 2021 and lasting until 20 July 2022. This procurement process follows an open method, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate. This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those that specialise in vacuum technology and compliance with pressure vessel standards. The design and manufacture of vacuum chambers require expertise in engineering design, precision manufacturing, and quality assurance, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate their capability in these areas. Additionally, the involvement of a prominent organisation like UKRI may provide a valuable reference for firms looking to enhance their market presence and credibility. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 July 2021 for the following reason: UKRI has taken the decision to extend the deadline for this tender to allow all Bidders ample time to prepare their responses.(To design, analysis and manufacture of 2 identical vacuum chambers approximately 2m x 1m x 1m. The mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled. The vacuum chambers in this tender will operate typically below 1x10-6mbar in normal operation. A description of loads, environment and material limitations are provided as required for analysis of these vacuum chambers. The design, analysis, fabrication and any certification must comply with the most recent version of BS EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels (or equivalent standard agreed with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).) 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Daresbury:-UKRI-1514-CLARA-FEBE-Technical-Specification-for-FEC-1-&-2-Chamber/778CY443KT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/778CY443KT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83d2094-b85c-41dc-8c9f-e9a74df2e9a7 | | 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 | 7 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2021 - 27 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 INNOVATIONS | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31711000 - Electronic supplies - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 7 Jul 2021 at 13:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83d2094-b85c-41dc-8c9f-e9a74df2e9a7 - 25 Jun 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83d2094-b85c-41dc-8c9f-e9a74df2e9a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83d2094-b85c-41dc-8c9f-e9a74df2e9a7 7th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Daresbury:-UKRI-1514-CLARA-FEBE-Technical-Specification-for-FEC-1-&-2-Chamber/778CY443KT Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/778CY443KT - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Daresbury:-UKRI-1514-CLARA-FEBE-Technical-Specification-for-FEC-1-&-2-Chamber/778CY443KT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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