--- title: "Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2020-01-24" --- # Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6ffd4b-c7ec-48a4-8ea1-69739736b7f5.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is seeking to procure an Outer Vacuum Vessel Prototype for Hi-Lumi Crab Cavities, a piece of scientific equipment essential for assembly at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire, UK, and eventual delivery to CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. This tender, classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is currently in the open procurement stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 14th February 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 24th February 2020 and run until 23rd February 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity are required to participate through the Lancaster University e-tendering system. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture of laboratory equipment. Suppliers with the capability to produce advanced scientific instruments, especially those with experience in working with academic institutions or research facilities, would be well-suited to submit competitive offers. Given Lancaster University's intention to award the contract as a single supplier, this is an excellent chance for qualified businesses to secure a vital and long-term contract in the scientific research sector. ## Notice Lancaster University would like to procure one Outer Vacuum Vessel 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. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 | | 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 | 24 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 24 Jan 2020 at 15:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 - 24 Jan 2020 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 - 24 Jan 2020 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 - 20 Jan 2020 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 - 20 Jan 2020 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f40b2-1eba-4f61-a722-de0555895b74 24th January 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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