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title: "UKRI-2858 Freia Bunker Module Manufacture - Large Vacuum"
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# UKRI-2858 Freia Bunker Module Manufacture - Large Vacuum

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0e225d4-e330-45c9-8739-898344ea96ae

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the manufacture and assembly of large vacuum housings for Freia's bunker modules in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contract is valued at £145,062.66 and covers the East of England region. The tender was an open procedure with a tender deadline of 27th April 2023. The contract period spans from 28th April 2023 to 31st January 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and assembly of precision equipment to compete for a substantial contract. Companies with expertise in machined aluminium products would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) served as the buying organisation, and Pure Network Engineering Group Ltd was awarded the contract. Businesses looking to expand their capabilities in the precision equipment industry should consider engaging with UKRI to explore potential collaborations.

## Notice

The subject of work is the manufacture and assembly of the large vacuum housings for Freia's bunker modules, a series of machined aluminium vacuum housings of various sizes. Relevant engineering drawings and 3D models are provided, as listed within the tender documentation that can be found on the Delta eSourcing platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2874ab27-bf50-467f-a3b3-648fd35eaf3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,062 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,062 |
| 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 & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURE NETWORK ENGINEERING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2874ab27-bf50-467f-a3b3-648fd35eaf3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2874ab27-bf50-467f-a3b3-648fd35eaf3b
  28th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=778451885
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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