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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1759 Air Skate for Concrete Door"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-1759 Air Skate for Concrete Door

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa07b7f7-d8be-4542-aa7f-b194c654836e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a tender for the design, manufacture, and installation of an air skate to facilitate the operation of a 50-tonne sliding concrete door at the Radiation Test Facility in Daresbury Laboratory, North West, UK. This requirement is classified under lifting and handling equipment, with a total contract value between £50,000 and £100,000. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with responses due by 30 November 2021, and the contract period expected to commence on 22 December 2021, lasting until 12 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering industrial machinery and equipment solutions. Businesses specialising in handling and lifting systems, along with manufacturers and installers of complex mechanical systems, will find this project particularly suitable. Engaging in this contract could enable growth and enhance market presence in the public sector, especially for those equipped to meet the specific requirements of a high-tech research facility.

## Notice

This requirement presents a package of work for the design, manufacture and installation of an air skate for opening and closing a 50 tonne sliding concrete door. The siding concrete door is required for equipment and personnel access as part of a Radiation Test Facility which is a suite of bunkers to be used for accelerator research and will be built at Daresbury Laboratory. The contract will be awarded through a below threshold competitive tender process, through the Delta platform. Additional information: The tender response period is open for this requirement, please respond via the link below. 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. Please utilise the delta portal messaging system for any clarifications, any clarifications not sent through the system will not be responded to. Please contact stfcprocurement@uki.org for any issues using the portal and we will try to help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51d549c-f477-46d7-843a-4f9b902f9a13 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 12 Apr 2022 |
| 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 & 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51d549c-f477-46d7-843a-4f9b902f9a13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51d549c-f477-46d7-843a-4f9b902f9a13
  15th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Warrington:-UKRI-1759-Air-Skate-for-Concrete-Door/AQQ8XSXQ63
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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