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title: "GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5515476-7d46-4f58-97a1-ab27bef20093

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system" at the Materials Research Facility located in Culham Science Centre, Abingdon (OX14 3DB). This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on ion and molecular microscopes, with a total contract value of £140,000 and a minimum value of £90,000. The procurement method is an open procedure and the tender period is set to close on 4th February 2022, after which the contract is expected to commence on 25th February 2022 and run until 1st August 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering, manufacturing, or scientific instrumentation, particularly those capable of designing and installing complex systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is structured to allow for their participation. Companies with experience in vacuum systems and ion beam technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation of a Cryostage and Vacuum Transfer system to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (GaFIB) at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdadc4-2463-4f03-81dd-cb483d529f6b |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdadc4-2463-4f03-81dd-cb483d529f6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdadc4-2463-4f03-81dd-cb483d529f6b
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40576&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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