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title: "UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber"
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# UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a69691f-bb36-4dae-835e-df69fcc95749

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, a leading component of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a compressor vacuum chamber, associated with a new beamline installation on the Vulcan Petawatt Laser at its Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, South East England. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber", is classified under the goods category with a budget of £400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th July 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 28th July 2020 and run until 28th July 2021. Any potential suppliers should note that all selections will adhere to the stipulated criteria in the procurement documentation.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the vacuum pump manufacturing sector. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying vacuum equipment, particularly vacuum pumps, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the STFC not only enhances a company's portfolio but also establishes relationships within the scientific community, which can lead to further opportunities in research and innovation projects across the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Email: Instead of: majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk Read: commercial@ukri.org Place of text to be modified: Telephone: Instead of: +44 1793 867005 Read: +44 1793 867000 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. The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. At its Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), STFC's Central Laser Facility (CLF) is looking to purchase a compressor vacuum chamber for use on a new beamline installation on the Vulcan Petawatt Laser.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cd8cc5-39e0-4127-bf2c-db336ebf4ecd |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2020 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cd8cc5-39e0-4127-bf2c-db336ebf4ecd
- 29 May 2020 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cd8cc5-39e0-4127-bf2c-db336ebf4ecd
- 30 Apr 2020 at 06:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cd8cc5-39e0-4127-bf2c-db336ebf4ecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cd8cc5-39e0-4127-bf2c-db336ebf4ecd
  3rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Vacuum-pumps./B85P6D3A82
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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