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title: "GB-Oxford: UKRI-1310 The provision of PLC systems; documentation support"
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# GB-Oxford: UKRI-1310 The provision of PLC systems; documentation support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df515e99-862b-48bc-9e9b-79f7c49d643a

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovations is seeking bids for the project titled "UKRI-1310 The provision of PLC systems; documentation support." This procurement falls under the services category within the Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package industry. The location for delivery is in the South East of the United Kingdom, and the tender is currently in the active phase with submissions due by 14:00 on 13th April 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st June 2021 and conclude on 31st May 2022, with a contract value between £100,000 and £500,000. The tender follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in automation, control systems, or technical documentation, particularly those with experience in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Companies capable of providing detailed documentation, including design and functional descriptions, as well as version control systems, will be well-equipped to compete. This is an excellent chance for larger firms or skilled contractors in the technology and engineering sectors to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with a prominent research organisation.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is the 13th April 2021 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement; The purpose of this contract is to revise, compile, update and generate the documentation required for the ISIS Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. These systems are used for the signal monitoring of ISIS plant systems (such as vacuum, water cooling, neutron choppers, cryogenics, etc.) and interlock functions required for operation. The documentation for each PLC system should comprise a design description document (with related technical drawings) and a functional description document. These documents have then to be placed in the corresponding GitLab folder together with the program files for proper version control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6274c0-d792-4cbd-9a5f-d21b12c0e1fd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 INNOVATIONS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6274c0-d792-4cbd-9a5f-d21b12c0e1fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6274c0-d792-4cbd-9a5f-d21b12c0e1fd
  3rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Oxford:-UKRI-1310-The-provision-of-PLC-systems;-documentation-support/337DJAFDVG
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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