---
title: "UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dfa0"
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# UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dfa0

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is currently soliciting tenders for the "UKRI-1665 Freia Sample Positioning System," classified under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22nd October 2021. The total contract value is £200,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The required products will be delivered to East of England, and the contract period will last for 36 days from the award date.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced laboratory equipment. Companies that specialise in precision engineering, electronic systems, or similar technologies would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria encourages a competitive environment, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## 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/022577-2021 |
| 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/022577-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4PXR5DCF49
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./4PXR5DCF49
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./4PXR5DCF49

## Provenance

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