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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1452 Amplifier Cooling System"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1452 Amplifier Cooling System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb06606-2bbf-4262-b744-b47f761f9f82

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1452 Amplifier Cooling System," aimed at providing cooling and ventilation equipment for an advanced laser system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the South East of the UK. The tender, which employs an open procurement method, has an estimated value ranging between £120,000 and £150,000, excluding VAT. The submission deadline for bids is set for 23 June 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 12 July 2021 and last until 11 July 2022.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cooling systems and related goods, offering a chance to engage with a high-profile project in the scientific research field. Businesses with expertise in thermal management solutions, particularly those experienced in working with helium-to-water heat exchangers, would be well-suited to participate in the bidding process. The focus on SMEs suggests a commitment to fostering competition and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 June 2021 for the following reason: Tender submission date extended.(UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is building an advanced laser system. This system will be assembled, tested and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. The laser system contains an amplifier head which requires helium gas to flow over optical elements to extract a heat load. The amplifier head will operate at ambient temperatures, so it is expected that the heat will be removed from the helium cooling fluid using a helium-to-water heat exchanger. The specification documentation describes the technical requirements for this cooling system. The estimated value of the opportunity is PS120,000.00 to PS150,000.00 GBP excluding VAT) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf995a1-5e71-42c1-bf37-a4db2d67b70a |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 25 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 15:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf995a1-5e71-42c1-bf37-a4db2d67b70a
- 28 May 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf995a1-5e71-42c1-bf37-a4db2d67b70a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf995a1-5e71-42c1-bf37-a4db2d67b70a
  17th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Oxfordshire:-UKRI-1452-Amplifier-Cooling-System/257N34P972
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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