---
title: "UKRI-2050 Large Vacuum Chamber Manufacture and Fabrication"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03350c"
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published: "2022-07-12"
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# UKRI-2050 Large Vacuum Chamber Manufacture and Fabrication

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03350c

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to establish a contract titled "UKRI-2050 Large Vacuum Chamber Manufacture and Fabrication" in the goods category, specifically for vacuum pumps. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 13 June 2022. The successful contract will take place in Oxfordshire, UK, covering the design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of EPAC Compressor Chambers. The open procedure has a total contract value of £880,000, with a contract duration of 480 days.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector, particularly those with expertise in vacuum technology and fabrication. Companies specialising in mechanical engineering and production of precision equipment would find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain experience in high-tech projects, and establish or strengthen relationships with a prominent national research organisation.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the design, analysis, manufacture and testing of EPAC Compressor Chambers 1 and 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the design, analysis, manufacture and testing of EPAC Compressor Chambers 1 and 2. This contract presents a package of work for the detail design, analysis and manufacture of two large vacuum vessels. It details the mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled. The large vacuum vessels included in this contract shall achieve 1x10^-6mbar(a) in normal operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019053-2022 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | £880,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019053-2022
- 17 May 2022 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012980-2022
- 6 May 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011887-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=705128945
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F6389VKM5P
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Vacuum-pumps./F6389VKM5P
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Vacuum-pumps./F6389VKM5P

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