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title: "UKRI-4096 APA Mesh Frames"
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# UKRI-4096 APA Mesh Frames

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cec5200-1cb6-48ed-b18a-1d31a6ecce70

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is looking to procure APA Mesh Frames for their project. The tender, with ID BIP866400803, involves manufacturing mesh panels made from stainless steel fixed onto the APA via mesh panel brackets. The contract value is £810,000 in GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 12th July 2024. The contract period starts on 7th August 2024 and ends on 6th August 2026. The delivery addresses for the goods are in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by UK Research & Innovation presents a chance for businesses specialising in goods manufacturing to participate. Companies with experience in fabricating and welding stainless steel mesh panels would be well-suited to compete. The contract period allows for a long-term partnership with the buying organization and the opportunity to showcase expertise in the field of frame production. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the tender deadlines and specifications to maximise their potential for growth through this procurement process.

## Notice

The Anode Plane Assemblies require a grounding layer of mesh panels. These will improve the uniformity of electric field lines around nearby charged wire planes and will also shield these charged wires from electrical signals originating inside the APA. The APA mesh panels are manufactured from metric section 304 or 316 stainless steel (certificate of conformity and material traceability is required) and fixed onto the APA via mesh panel brackets. Each mesh panel will be made by stretching wire mesh over - and welding to - rectangular frames fabricated from rectangular tubing. The fabrication of five different mesh panel designs is required, quantities for each size is detailed in the "Aim and objectives" section. The mesh panels will ultimately be housed in a cryostat, submerged in liquid Argon (LAr).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82db1daa-1060-4468-bbdb-0e7e1d0a222d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44142000 - Frames

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82db1daa-1060-4468-bbdb-0e7e1d0a222d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82db1daa-1060-4468-bbdb-0e7e1d0a222d
  7th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Frames./F2YRJANRTB
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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