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title: "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a874"
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# UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a874

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has recently completed a procurement process for the design, analysis, and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel, titled "UKRI-1399 - EA1 Focussing Chamber (Vacuum)". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for vacuum pumps, and took place in Oxfordshire. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £279,500. The contract was awarded on 4th August 2021, following an active tender period that concluded on 2nd June 2021. This particular process has now reached its award stage, with AEON Engineering Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a niche market involving vacuum technology. Companies capable of designing and manufacturing high-quality vacuum systems, along with those possessing expertise in engineering and technical execution, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The emphasis on quality (70%) and cost (30%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of providing innovative solutions within competitive pricing to secure contracts in this field.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The system will be built and then tested and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking proposals for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of a large vacuum vessel. The Scope of Work includes the Design and Analysisand Manufacturing phases. The full specification and requirements can be found within the Delta eSourcing Portal, mentioned below; UKRI will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link provided in this Notice, and then follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97Z366Q8E6. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii.to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97Z366Q8E6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020187-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £279,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020187-2021
- 21 Apr 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008451-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=619593051
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97Z366Q8E6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97Z366Q8E6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Vacuum-pumps./97Z366Q8E6

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