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title: "UKRI-2081 Freia Collimation Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033e3e"
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# UKRI-2081 Freia Collimation Vessel

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033e3e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the "UKRI-2081 Freia Collimation Vessel," classified under the goods category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is located in the East of England with an initiation date of 4th May 2022 and was awarded on 4th May 2022, following an open procurement method. The project involves the design and supply of a vacuum-maintaining collocation vessel and its implementation at the STFC RAL site. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, and the contract value is £200,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing and engineering solutions, particularly those with capabilities in laboratory equipment and quality assurance. The successful supplier, AVS Added Value Industrial Engineering Solutions S.L.U, suggests a competitive environment where firms offering innovative designs, effective sourcing, and assembly solutions can thrive. Businesses aligned with research and development or those that focus on precision engineering would be especially well-suited to participate in similar tenders and grow from the opportunities presented within this sector.

## 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 Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/558FF98JU4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014233-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVS ADDED VALUE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS S.L.U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014233-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=692754220
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/558FF98JU4

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