--- title: "UKRI-1680 Freia Collimation Vacuum Vessel" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2021-10-06" --- # UKRI-1680 Freia Collimation Vacuum Vessel Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e8b4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation seeking suppliers for the "UKRI-1680 Freia Collimation Vacuum Vessel" project, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17 November 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £125,000, and it is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender addresses the design and supply of a vacuum vessel essential for optimal neutron transport, with critical dates for bid opening and award commencing after the submission deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses involved in the design, manufacturing, and supply of laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in vacuum technology, precision engineering, and quality control systems would be ideally positioned to compete. Successful respondents will benefit from the project's potential to establish long-term partnerships, particularly with a leading research organisation like UK Research & Innovation, which is focused on advancing the scientific landscape in the UK. ## Notice The subject of work is the design and supply of the Freia collimation vessel, which maintains a vacuum environment for optimal neutron transport. The collimation vessel is located inside the instrument cave, upstream of the sample position. The vessel is installed on a concrete base, which provides a stable foundation. Within the vessel a number of components are mounted on translation stages, to enable the instrument to be reconfigured to different operating modes. Included within the scope of work is: * The design of the equipment that is to be supplied * All sourcing, manufacturing and assembly activities associated with the supply of the equipment (unless otherwise stated within the specification). *The delivery of the vacuum vessel assembly to the STFC RAL site, and all packaging and handling activities associated with this delivery. * Defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The subject of work is the design and supply of the Freia collimation vessel, which maintains a vacuum environment for optimal neutron transport. The collimation vessel is located inside the instrument cave, upstream of the sample position. The vessel is installed on a concrete base, which provides a stable foundation. Within the vessel a number of components are mounted on translation stages, to enable the instrument to be reconfigured to different operating modes. Included within the scope of work is: * The design of the equipment that is to be supplied * All sourcing, manufacturing and assembly activities associated with the supply of the equipment (unless otherwise stated within the specification). *The delivery of the vacuum vessel assembly to the STFC RAL site, and all packaging and handling activities associated with this delivery. * Defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024903-2021 | | 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 | 6 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | £125,000 | | 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 - 6 Oct 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024903-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/278Z2V672A - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./278Z2V672A - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./278Z2V672A - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/S88US79HK5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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