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title: "UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System"
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# UKRI-1655 Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02df9f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of a Sample Positioning System for use in neutron experiments at ESS Lund, Sweden. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses), is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 22nd October 2021. The contract value is estimated at £200,000, and the tender process is open, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate alongside larger firms. The selected contractor will be required to deliver to the East of England region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision engineering and laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in complex systems design and installation. Companies with a strong track record in quality manufacturing and thorough testing processes will be well-suited to respond, given that the award criteria focuses on quality (60%) and price (40%). As it targets a critical component for research purposes, successful bidders could establish valuable partnerships within the scientific community, enhancing their reputation and scope within this niche market.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The motion requirements set out in SS5.2 provide flexibility to cover the range of conceivable samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022576-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022576-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98EF3G664V
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./98EF3G664V
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./98EF3G664V

## Provenance

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