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title: "UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System"
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# UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93c2dd98-b6ca-436d-97f7-263c29b90045

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking suppliers for the "UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System," aimed at designing, manufacturing, testing, delivering, and installing a system to orient samples in neutron beam experiments. This procurement falls under the laboratory equipment category and has an estimated value of GBP 200,000. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 October 2021. The delivery address is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 10 September 2021 and will use an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing complex technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies with expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and installation in the scientific equipment sector would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The requirement is for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery and installation of the Sample Positioning System to ESS Lund Sweden. The Sample Positioning System (SPS) will be used to orient samples in the neutron beam during experiments. Alignment of the flat surface or interface under examination is achieved through closed-loop feedback from the downstream neutron detector. The SPS will be used with a diverse range of sample configurations. Some of the key sample cases have been briefly described here, though as Freia is designed to cover a wide range of samples, this is not an exhaustive account of the samples that will be used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829eeea1-7002-4f6c-9c91-a43d6943971f |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2021 - 18 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 & 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

- 10 Sep 2021 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829eeea1-7002-4f6c-9c91-a43d6943971f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829eeea1-7002-4f6c-9c91-a43d6943971f
  10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./98EF3G664V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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