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title: "UK SBS PR20001 FREIA INSTRUMENT NEUTRON GUIDE"
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# UK SBS PR20001 FREIA INSTRUMENT NEUTRON GUIDE

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91955129-5b3c-41f9-bda0-62f031517039

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## Summary

The procurement process regarding the "UK SBS PR20001 FREIA INSTRUMENT NEUTRON GUIDE" is initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an open procurement method using an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 27th July 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 9th September 2020 and run until 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the precision engineering and scientific equipment sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in design and manufacturing. Companies that can deliver the specified neutron guide and alignment devices, as outlined in the detailed specifications, would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively in this bid.

## Notice

This requirement is concerned with the design, manufacture, testing, delivery of the neutron guide and alignment devices, and its installation within the FREIA Instrument at European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden full details of which are contained in the UK SBS PR20001 Specification document (and any other associated documentation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97345e6e-ccc5-40e2-b38a-05c677d0332f |
| 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 | 8 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2020 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 May 2020 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97345e6e-ccc5-40e2-b38a-05c677d0332f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97345e6e-ccc5-40e2-b38a-05c677d0332f
  8th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-SWINDON:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./MTWBBH32AC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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