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title: "UKRI-4132 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts"
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# UKRI-4132 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b3e7b9e-e448-4b1e-9b01-50f55ce06bb3

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of Cryomodule vacuum vessels, strongbacks, and G11 posts under the tender title “UKRI-4132 PIP II Cryomodule vacuum vessel, strongback and G11 posts.” This procurement falls under the Pressure Vessels industry category and is slated for delivery to the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Daresbury Laboratory, North West, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines being pushed to 30 September 2024 at 11:00 AM. The contractual period is expected to commence on 28 October 2024 and conclude on 27 October 2027. The procurement will select bidders through an open procedure method, with the estimated value ranging between £300,000 and £450,000 GBP excluding VAT for each deliverable, amounting up to £1.35M for all three requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), by offering the chance to supply specialised pressure vessel components to a prominent research institution. Companies proficient in high-precision manufacturing and assembly of vacuum vessels and related equipment are especially well-suited to participate. Winning this contract could provide sustained revenue and foster long-term partnerships with UKRI, positioning successful suppliers for future high-value contracts within the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 17 September 2024 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 September 2024 Time: 11:00 Place of text to be modified: V.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 17 September 2024 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 September 2024 Time: 11:00 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. UKRI, STFC require the and fabrication, assembly and delivery of the Cryomodule vacuum vessels, strongbacks and G11 posts as stated in the tender documentation. The supplier shall provide all the requirements detailed in the specification documents to STFC for their submitted price. The delivery is to UKRI, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4AD. The estimated value of the opportunity is: Between PS300,000.00 and PS450,000.00 GBP excluding VAT for each deliverable, so up to PS1.35M for all three.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888ad4a9-cb80-40b9-8b4d-7476360e61e2 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| 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 2FL |
| 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

- 44615000 - Pressure vessels

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888ad4a9-cb80-40b9-8b4d-7476360e61e2
- 12 Aug 2024 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888ad4a9-cb80-40b9-8b4d-7476360e61e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888ad4a9-cb80-40b9-8b4d-7476360e61e2
  30th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Pressure-vessels./38NR4K9F3F
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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