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title: "GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide"
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# GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a90b4bd8-d530-4949-90dc-b0fc6ca0267d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research and Innovation, which is seeking to acquire a horizontally focusing elliptical neutron guide for its SURF neutron reflectometer project. The tender, titled "GB-RE19208: SURF Elliptical Mirror Guide," falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at businesses below the threshold for strict regulatory requirements. The tender period concluded on 1st November 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th November 2019, lasting until 1st June 2021, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in the production of laboratory and optical equipment. Participating in this contract may significantly enhance businesses that manufacture or supply precision scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in neutron instrumentation technology. The focus on SMEs indicates a supportive environment for smaller firms to compete effectively, thus fostering growth and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses). SURF is a neutron reflectometer with horizontal sample geometry. It is mostly used for the study of liquid and solid/liquid interfaces. The incident beam is sloping down at an angle of 1.5deg below the horizontal to allow scattering from liquid interfaces. A non-polarizing super mirror is used to deflect the beam up in order to access angles lower than 1.5deg on liquid surfaces. The requirement is to supply a horizontally focusing elliptical neutron guide split into 3 sections: MG1, MG2 and MG3. All guide sections include an m=6 super mirror coating of the inner left and right faces. The middle section also includes an m=6 super mirror coating of the inner lower face. All the remaining inner faces are either neutron absorbing (1-17 A) or have a null-reflective coating. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=441009187 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.To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=441009187

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af328d2-4f15-44a7-ae1c-c30bc5da53e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2019 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| 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

- 4 Nov 2019 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af328d2-4f15-44a7-ae1c-c30bc5da53e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af328d2-4f15-44a7-ae1c-c30bc5da53e1
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=441889241
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=441009187
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G385A5TKH5

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