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title: "UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber"
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# UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9758eaa6-dd12-4568-87bd-0e5a64aa7535

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract awarded by the UK Research and Innovation for the "UK SBS PR19132 Vulcan Beamline Compressor Chamber" project, classified under the goods industry, specifically focusing on vacuum pumps. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 20 October 2020. The contract, valued at £298,663.80, commenced on 23 October 2020 and is set to run until 23 April 2021. The delivery of goods is designated for the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vacuum pump manufacturing and related engineering solutions. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that are agile and experienced in delivering complex technical equipment may find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such projects can enhance market presence and foster growth through collaboration with leading scientific organisations like the Science & Technology Facilities Council.

## Notice

The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. At its Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), STFC's Central Laser Facility (CLF) is looking to purchase a compressor vacuum chamber for use on a new beamline installation on the Vulcan Petawatt Laser.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c603f5-e550-4bca-8d62-b1c4c1abf4e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 23 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,663 |
| 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 | AVS ADDED VALUE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS S.L.U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2020 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c603f5-e550-4bca-8d62-b1c4c1abf4e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c603f5-e550-4bca-8d62-b1c4c1abf4e2
  8th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=540999536
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