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title: "Freia Sample Positioning System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ffe"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2021-03-26"
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# Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ffe

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is currently conducting a tender for the "Freia Sample Positioning System," which falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement process, noted for its importance in the scientific community, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract encompasses design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of the system intended for use at ESS Lund, Sweden. Key updates have amended the submission deadlines, with the new deadlines set for 21 May 2021. This tender is available for small and medium enterprises, although participation will be contingent upon meeting specific selection criteria.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in precision manufacturing, laboratory equipment, and related technological services. Companies with expertise in designing and building complex systems for scientific applications would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses can potentially establish long-term partnerships in the research sector, thereby facilitating growth and expanding their market presence in the scientific equipment industry.

## Notice

The requirement is for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery and installation of the Sample Positioning System to ESS Lund Sweden. The Sample Positioning System (SPS) will be used to orient samples in the neutron beam during experiments. Alignment of the flat surface or interface under examination is achieved through closed-loop feedback from the downstream neutron detector. The SPS will be used with a diverse range of sample configurations. Some of the key sample cases have been briefly described here, though as Freia is designed to cover a wide range of samples, this is not an exhaustive account of the samples that will be used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006284-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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

- 26 Mar 2021 at 18:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006284-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FS2BJY5882
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./FS2BJY5882

## Provenance

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