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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1737 FREIA Slits"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1737 FREIA Slits

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-979ac25e-b24d-4a14-a060-45f03c424366

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of three YZ and one Z slit assemblies as part of the UKRI-1737 FREIA project. This process is classified under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is taking place in Swindon, UK. The open tender was published on 16th October 2021, with the deadline for submissions set for 26th November 2021. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, with the contract period commencing on 13th December 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply sectors specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that are equipped to design, supply materials, and assemble high-precision components will be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for a broad range of bids, creating potential for SME participation in this project, thus fostering growth and innovation in the industry.

## Notice

The requirement is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly testing, and delivery of 3 YZ and one Z slit assemblies to STFC, RAL. The slits are used to cut the neutron beam down to different sizes to meet the requirements of experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0884b07a-d227-4d4a-a158-1880981b3457 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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

- 16 Oct 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0884b07a-d227-4d4a-a158-1880981b3457

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0884b07a-d227-4d4a-a158-1880981b3457
  16th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1737-FREIA-Slits/6546JZR893
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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