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title: "UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System"
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# UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adbd52aa-e757-4c6f-b3be-c14cbdf96cda

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking suppliers for a project titled "UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System," classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, which involves the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of the Sample Positioning System for the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. The tender was published on 20th September 2021, with a tender deadline that has already passed on 11th September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 19th November 2021 and will remain active until 18th November 2024. The items will be delivered to the East of England region in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of designing systems for complex experimental setups. SMEs with expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and related services could find this procurement particularly favourable, as the contract appears geared towards innovative suppliers who can fulfil a wide range of sample handling needs. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and drive growth, especially for companies focused on collaborating in high-tech industries, such as scientific research and development.

## Notice

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/ebe22ffe-18bd-44c7-8d2f-42dc245d1e3b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - . |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2021 - 18 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 20 Sep 2021 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe22ffe-18bd-44c7-8d2f-42dc245d1e3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe22ffe-18bd-44c7-8d2f-42dc245d1e3b
  20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=625209469
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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