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title: "Freia Sample Positioning System"
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# Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98c1719a-c1e4-4edd-90f0-a9179edea976

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Freia Sample Positioning System," classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This open procedure tender, valued at £200,000, has a submission deadline of 5 May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 2 June 2021 and run until 3 June 2024. The delivery address is located in the East of England, UK, and the procurement is aimed at acquiring the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of this specialised equipment for use at ESS Lund in Sweden.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing and installation of scientific instruments, as well as those experienced in developing bespoke solutions for experimental setups, would be well-suited to participate in this bidding process. The diverse range of sample configurations required highlights the need for innovative approaches, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand within the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 05 May 2021 Time: 16:00 Read New: 21 May 2021 Time: 16:00 Instead of: 05 May 2021 Time: 17:00 Read New: 21 May 2021 Time: 17:00 Other 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. 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/dd901994-913a-43da-9564-ede706054aa5 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 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

- 26 Mar 2021 at 16:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd901994-913a-43da-9564-ede706054aa5
- 24 Mar 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd901994-913a-43da-9564-ede706054aa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd901994-913a-43da-9564-ede706054aa5
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./FS2BJY5882
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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