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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1520 Loki Bunker to Cave steel shielding"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1520 Loki Bunker to Cave steel shielding

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c46b85-ed61-42fd-ac5a-f6ed904c6162

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a contract for structural steelworks titled "UKRI-1520 Loki Bunker to Cave steel shielding". This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 45223210, is aimed at providing protective steel shielding against radiation in the East of England, specifically Swindon. The procurement was initiated via an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 2nd July 2021, and the contract running from 9th July 2021 to 8th October 2021. The total contract value is £124,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in structural engineering and steelworks. Given the nature of the requirements and the contracting authority's openness to SMEs, businesses with expertise in assembling steel structures and related engineering services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with such public procurement contracts can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a credible buyer in the research and innovation sector.

## Notice

Structural steelworks. UK Research and Innovation - STFC require the assembly of components for the structure relating to the main ESS bunker to cave area. The steel shielding will protect harmful levels of radiation from exiting into the experiment hall from the neutron beamline. More details can be found within Appendix A of the tender documentation. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d12e42-eef9-4f24-84e2-75db9657efb3 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N.A.B PRECISION TOOLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d12e42-eef9-4f24-84e2-75db9657efb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d12e42-eef9-4f24-84e2-75db9657efb3
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=613055109
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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