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title: "Hybrid Permanent Magnet Undulators (HPMUs) for Beamlines K16 & K21 for Diamond-II"
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# Hybrid Permanent Magnet Undulators (HPMUs) for Beamlines K16 & K21 for Diamond-II

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8f56106-ca78-4e99-a794-88ba61de5b3f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Hybrid Permanent Magnet Undulators (HPMUs) for Beamlines K16 & K21 for Diamond-II" was initiated by Diamond Light Source Ltd, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Originally published on 1st July 2024, the tender period concluded on 31st July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 12th August 2024 to 15th April 2026. The contract was ultimately awarded to Kyma S.p.A. on 5th November 2024, with a value of £2,195,585 for the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of the HPMUs.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing sectors. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. By participating in such high-profile projects, businesses can enhance their reputation and gain access to future procurement opportunities in the science and innovation sectors. The comprehensive scope of the contract also offers opportunities to showcase specialisation in advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

## Notice

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivery the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is for a Supplier to design, manufacture, test and deliver to DLS two identical complete turn-key in-vacuum hybrid permanent magnet undulators (HPMUs), subject to this performance specification, together with all necessary drawings and documentation to ensure the ID can be operated and maintained without supplier support if necessary. To apply visit our website which requires suppliers to complete a one-off simple registration form, which will generate a unique password for your account. You are then able to login to register your interest against the Tender and download the tender documents. Link to the site: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108fdbb9-bfa6-45c0-8852-319373b6ed5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,195,585 |
| 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, OXFORDSHIRE |
| 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 | KYMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108fdbb9-bfa6-45c0-8852-319373b6ed5f
- 1 Jul 2024 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0d712d-2568-4e8b-a530-8ca6e2d34834

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108fdbb9-bfa6-45c0-8852-319373b6ed5f
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0d712d-2568-4e8b-a530-8ca6e2d34834
  1st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

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