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title: "UK SBS PR20001 FREIA INSTRUMENT NEUTRON GUIDE"
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# UK SBS PR20001 FREIA INSTRUMENT NEUTRON GUIDE

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a411a048-49ca-4df3-9714-9a0d3b53dd4b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, concerns the tender titled "UK SBS PR20001 FREIA INSTRUMENT NEUTRON GUIDE." This engagement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Lund, Sweden. The tender stage is active, having been published on 27th August 2020. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 9th September 2020 and conclude on 30th April 2026, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. The tender period officially ended on 27th July 2020.

This opportunity can facilitate significant growth for businesses specialised in manufacturing and installation of laboratory and optical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, as their capabilities align with the project's requirements. Companies that excel in precision engineering and have experience with similar equipment will find this contract aligns with their business objectives, creating an avenue for potential collaboration with a leading research organisation.

## Notice

***This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision*** This requirement is concerned with the design, manufacture, testing, delivery of the neutron guide and alignment devices, and its installation within the FREIA Instrument at European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden full details of which are contained in the UK SBS PR20001 Specification document (and any other associated documentation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b8f64f-d2bb-46ad-b66e-0814feb4c542 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2020 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 27 Aug 2020 at 18:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b8f64f-d2bb-46ad-b66e-0814feb4c542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b8f64f-d2bb-46ad-b66e-0814feb4c542
  27th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=517940350
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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