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title: "UKRI-1680 Freia Collimation Vacuum Vessel"
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# UKRI-1680 Freia Collimation Vacuum Vessel

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94c2e7c-bbc0-435a-abaf-3681882e6d6f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1680 Freia Collimation Vacuum Vessel" is initiated by UK Research & Innovation, targeting organisations in the laboratory and precision equipment sector. The contract is valued at £125,000 and is located in the East of England, specifically at the UKRI site in Swindon. This open tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 17 November 2021. The contract performance period is scheduled to commence on 13 December 2021 and run until 12 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with capabilities in vacuum technology and related engineering services will be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to take part in this procurement, aligning their offerings with the stringent quality control and delivery requirements outlined for the project.

## Notice

The subject of work is the design and supply of the Freia collimation vessel, which maintains a vacuum environment for optimal neutron transport. The collimation vessel is located inside the instrument cave, upstream of the sample position. The vessel is installed on a concrete base, which provides a stable foundation. Within the vessel a number of components are mounted on translation stages, to enable the instrument to be reconfigured to different operating modes. Included within the scope of work is: * The design of the equipment that is to be supplied * All sourcing, manufacturing and assembly activities associated with the supply of the equipment (unless otherwise stated within the specification). *The delivery of the vacuum vessel assembly to the STFC RAL site, and all packaging and handling activities associated with this delivery. * Defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740c51fd-2eb0-4630-9b8f-9689cb37144f |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 & 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740c51fd-2eb0-4630-9b8f-9689cb37144f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740c51fd-2eb0-4630-9b8f-9689cb37144f
  6th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./278Z2V672A
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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