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title: "Front End for K11 DIAD"
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buyer: "DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD"
published: "2017-07-20"
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# Front End for K11 DIAD

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf7ee444-36c7-40de-9b8e-198587dc876e

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Diamond Light Source Ltd for the contract titled "Front End for K11 DIAD," which falls under the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. The contract is set to take place at their facility located in Didcot, England. Currently in the 'Award' stage, this contract's tender period has concluded, with bids having to be submitted by 16th May 2017. The successful supplier, FMB Feinwerk und Messtechnik GmbH, received the awarded contract on 26th June 2017, with the contract period extending from 26th June 2017 to 31st July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in the design and construction of machinery components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those capable of meeting the comprehensive requirements of the tender, which includes design, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and testing of specialised machinery. This contract not only allows for direct participation in a high-tech project but also facilitates growth through potential collaborations and future tenders with Diamond Light Source Ltd.

## Notice

The term 'Front End' refers to the section of the synchrotron that runs between the Storage Ring and the Shield Wall. The Front End conditions the beam in preparation for use on the Beamline. The scope of the contract is to design, manufacture, test, and deliver 1off Insertion Device Front End. The tender and includes the following: Design; Contract Terms and Conditions; Supply and purchasing of materials; Procurement of commercial components; Quality Assurance; Manufacture of 1off Front End; Inspection; Cleaning; Assembly; Vacuum Bakeout Testing; Packing and Delivery. Full details are included in our tender documents, please refer to the instructions in Section 5 to download these documents. Additional information: If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/ You will then be issued with a password to enable you to download the tender documents. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Tuesday 16.5.2017. This can be emailed to diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk before the tender deadline. An original plus two certified copies of your tender should also be sent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1df00b2-48a0-4e89-aa74-43dbff8f8d68 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2017 - 2 Apr 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FMB FEINWERK UND MESSTECHNIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1df00b2-48a0-4e89-aa74-43dbff8f8d68
- 9 May 2017 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb97b0d2-70a3-4b28-a362-3d9ea38493ef
- 13 Apr 2017 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb97b0d2-70a3-4b28-a362-3d9ea38493ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1df00b2-48a0-4e89-aa74-43dbff8f8d68
  20th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb97b0d2-70a3-4b28-a362-3d9ea38493ef
  9th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/098e09a1-4fd8-44dd-ba8f-535bda48612c
  Copy of OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8aa67c50-8ff6-409d-b511-41672609e606
  Contract Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.diamond.ac.uk
- http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/

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