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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3307 Electron Beam Weld Trials"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3307 Electron Beam Weld Trials

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91a9c943-6751-4dca-8d30-7e7f3b291769

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for welding trials, testing, and qualification work for the future manufacture of particle production targets for the LBNF facility. The contract, titled "UKRI-3307 Electron Beam Weld Trials," falls under the industry category of welding equipment. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a contract value of £36,920 in GBP. The contract period is scheduled to start on August 16, 2023, and end on October 31, 2023, with the tender period ending on August 14, 2023. The location of the procurement is in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in welding equipment to contribute to critical projects like the LBNF facility. Companies specialising in welding equipment manufacturing or testing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. For business growth, firms with expertise in electron beam welding and particle target production could leverage their capabilities to secure contracts like these. Understanding the specific requirements outlined in the contract can help businesses tailor their proposals effectively and compete successfully for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This contract award notice is for welding trials, testing and qualification work for the future manufacture of two particle production targets for the LBNF facility. The LBNF target is a critical In-Kind Contribution included in a US/UK Science and Technology Agreement signed at a governmental level in September 2017 alongside a BEIS capital investment in the LBNF/DUNE project. Following the funding announcement, STFC has is able to have a RAL led team to design and construct the neutrino production target and ancillary components as an In-Kind contribution to the experiment. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd52bb49-1867-4ed4-9f5e-2182c29290a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,920 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2023 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd52bb49-1867-4ed4-9f5e-2182c29290a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd52bb49-1867-4ed4-9f5e-2182c29290a4
  15th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=802494692
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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