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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1759 Air Skate for Concrete Door"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-1759 Air Skate for Concrete Door

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d13edcd4-0d82-4751-a945-808dc06f4f78

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation as the contracting authority for the project titled "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1759 Air Skate for Concrete Door." This tender falls under the industrial machinery category, specifically lifting and handling equipment, and will be executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The awarding decision was made on 9 December 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 17 December 2021 and conclude on 14 March 2022. The procurement method adopted for this project was an open tender process, allowing a competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in industrial machinery. Businesses skilled in providing innovative solutions for lifting and handling equipment may find this contract particularly suitable. By participating in this tender, interested companies can potentially contribute to the construction of a Radiation Test Facility at Daresbury Laboratory, thus positioning themselves within a growing sector focused on accelerator research.

## Notice

This requirement presents a package of work for the design, manufacture and installation of an air skate for opening and closing a 50 tonne sliding concrete door. The siding concrete door is required for equipment and personnel access as part of a Radiation Test Facility which is a suite of bunkers to be used for accelerator research and will be built at Daresbury Laboratory. The contract was awarded through a below threshold competitive tender process, through the Delta platform. Additional information: The tender response period is open for this requirement, please respond via the link below. 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. Please utilise the delta portal messaging system for any clarifications, any clarifications not sent through the system will not be responded to. Please contact stfcprocurement@uki.org for any issues using the portal and we will try to help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234e81e2-5998-482d-add7-681e0fea0782 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRGONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234e81e2-5998-482d-add7-681e0fea0782

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234e81e2-5998-482d-add7-681e0fea0782
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=651232555
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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