--- title: "GB-Didcot: 10 Multi-stage root pumps" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2021-01-29" --- # GB-Didcot: 10 Multi-stage root pumps Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad0595ee-0fd0-4a60-8d35-ce352626f6cd.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, seeking bids for the supply of 10 multi-stage root pumps located in Didcot, South East England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically regarding cooling pumps, with a total value of £108,525.80. The process was carried out using an open procurement method and was originally initiated for the submission of tenders, which closed on 21 January 2021. The contract period is set to run from 22 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vacuum and cooling pump technologies. Companies that can deliver modern, low-maintenance solutions suitable for the academic and research sectors would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on quality and efficiency, businesses capable of providing pumps that minimise contamination and noise will find this contract appealing, enabling them to strengthen their market presence in a niche industry. ## Notice The final date and time for submission of bids is the 06th January 2021 at 14:00 All tenders information must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal Breif description of the requirement; The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source supports around 800 experiments per year, with almost 70% of these involving Cryogenic Sample Environment. One of the most common ways to provide a Cryogenic Sample Environment is using a pumped helium 4 cryostat. Such a cryostat features a liquid helium 4 bath at 4.2K. From this bath a small amount of liquid helium is drawn through to a heat exchanger, at which point a room temperature vacuum pump is used to reduce the vapour pressure above the liquid helium, giving cooling. The minimum temperature with such a system is around 1.4K. The ability to provide such a cryogenic environment is critical to ISIS operations. In addition, pumped helium gas is recovered by the facility and re-liquefied. In order for this process to be successful there must be no contamination of the helium gas due to the pumping process. Currently this service is provided by scroll pumps. These are no longer suitable for this purpose due to the continuous ejection of tip-seal particulate material, the frequent maintenance required, and the noise & heat generated. They also lack the pumping capacity to deal with our more demanding equipment. To this end we require 10 multi-stage roots design vacuum pumps which are able to pump this cold helium gas at the required rate, and which do not allow the helium to come into contact with significant contaminants (e.g. oil). The pumps should also be quiet, easily transported, and low maintenance. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-10-Multi-stage-root-pumps/89P42Q2443-0000m,m 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89b6d4c-edc9-422d-b101-915530f1b9cf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,525 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £108,525 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDWARDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42122000 - Pumps - 42122100 - Pumps for liquids - 42122160 - Cooling pumps - 42122450 - Vacuum pumps ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89b6d4c-edc9-422d-b101-915530f1b9cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89b6d4c-edc9-422d-b101-915530f1b9cf 29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=565170257 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-10-Multi-stage-root-pumps/89P42Q2443-0000m,m ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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