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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2194 Shielded Superconducting Magnet"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2194 Shielded Superconducting Magnet

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9337c868-be35-4ab6-b599-f3f3ba121186

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the supply and servicing of a Shielded Superconducting Magnet for the National Quantum Computing Centre located in Swindon, South East England. The tender, identified as GB-Swindon: UKRI-2194, was part of an open procurement method that aimed to engage small or medium enterprises. The tender period concluded on 24th June 2022, and the contract commenced on 1st July 2022, lasting until 2nd February 2023. The total contract value was £54,300.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the manufacturing and scientific equipment sectors to expand their business. Companies specialising in high-tech equipment, particularly those with expertise in superconducting technology, could find this contract particularly beneficial. The nature of the procurement encourages competition among smaller firms, allowing them to engage with major research institutions and potentially secure additional contracts in the growing quantum computing field.

## Notice

To supply and service a Shielded Superconducting Magnet to the National Quantum Computing Centre at STFC; UKRI. 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. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/policies-standards-and-data/data-collection/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5987f72-d94c-48e6-9a27-68614ef17ce7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 2 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,300 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACE CRYOMAGNETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5987f72-d94c-48e6-9a27-68614ef17ce7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5987f72-d94c-48e6-9a27-68614ef17ce7
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=701015144
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/policies-standards-and-data/data-collection/

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