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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1271 Personnel Protection System"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-1271 Personnel Protection System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9093e8d-c795-492c-bc5d-17a462e34194

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is currently seeking contractors for the "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1271 Personnel Protection System" project, which falls under the safety installations industry category. This tender, procured through an open procedure, is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions extended to 10:00 GMT on 18th February 2021. The contract will involve the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and commissioning of a Personnel Protection System at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, UK, and has an estimated budget of £80,000 ex. VAT. The contract is expected to commence on 26th February 2021 and concludes on 18th June 2021.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety systems and related technological capabilities. Contractors with experience in the design and implementation of personnel protection systems, particularly those addressing hazards such as ionising radiation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement may not only enhance service offerings but also expand market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 February 2021 for the following reason: Deadline for submission of responses extended from 10:00 GMT 12th February 2021 to 10:00 GMT 18th February 2021(ISIS is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford in the United Kingdom. Personnel Protection Systems (PPS) are installed across the ISIS facility where deemed necessary to protect personnel from a range of hazards, primarily ionising radiation. This contract includes the design, manufacture, test, delivery and commissioning of the Personnel Protection System (PPS) for the NILE neutron instrument. This includes all necessary functional safety studies, documentation and manufacture, delivery and commissioning of a final system.) Additional information: The estimated budget for this procurement is PS80,000 ex.VAT 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/97fc1690-b691-4985-90d8-1252303d7d7f |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113300 - Safety installations

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fc1690-b691-4985-90d8-1252303d7d7f
- 1 Feb 2021 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fc1690-b691-4985-90d8-1252303d7d7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fc1690-b691-4985-90d8-1252303d7d7f
  4th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1271-Personnel-Protection-System/Q892CVGH24
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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