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title: "The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames"
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# The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7f2c65b-11c9-44d5-bd27-5a40f0b2239f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, UK Research and Innovation, seeking tenders for "The Provision Of 128 DUNE APA Stainless Steel Frames." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically related to frames, and is located in Swindon, North West England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 2nd December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 4th January 2022 and running until 31st October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £2,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, especially those capable of producing large stainless steel frames and performing complex wiring tasks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for this contract, as their agility and specialised skills may align well with the requirements for producing the DUNE Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs). Companies with expertise in quality inspection, material certification, and non-destructive testing would also be well-suited to engage in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The DUNE Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs) will form the major part of the DUNE far site detector. We are finishing the prototype APAs for installation in a cryostat at CERN and preparing for the full production run of up to 128 APAs. The APAs are composed of large stainless steel metal frames and made of thousands of turns of wire, roughly 24 kilometres for each APA. It's an engineering challenge to wind the wire around the frames and build the wire chambers. A fully assembled frame is expected 'in spec' with all the associated documents or 'doc pack' including material certificates, ITP (Inspection Test plan), mechanical inspections, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) etc. Full qualification (inspection) by ourselves will be needed in the first batch of two frames. This will include visual inspection, an inspection of holes and machined parts and welding quality. The company will allow us access to do these qualification checks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21aadb49-6edb-4b36-84a2-75a8440dc741 |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44142000 - Frames

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21aadb49-6edb-4b36-84a2-75a8440dc741

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21aadb49-6edb-4b36-84a2-75a8440dc741
  1st November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Frames./87X6H4E99Z
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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