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title: "UKRI-2670 The Replacement of the Superconducting Solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline"
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# UKRI-2670 The Replacement of the Superconducting Solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c220

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has launched a tender titled "UKRI-2670 The Replacement of the Superconducting Solenoid on the RIKEN-RAL Beamline" in the goods procurement category. This tender aims to replace a 30-year-old superconducting solenoid at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility in the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. The procurement process is currently in the active stage with a contract value of £1,500,000. The tender deadline for submissions is on 26th May 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure and interested parties can find more information on the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender from UKRI presents a business opportunity for companies experienced in manufacturing, delivery, and installation of complex scientific equipment such as superconducting solenoids. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in magnets, linear accelerators, and laboratory equipment may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The contract allows for potential extensions and requires a strong focus on technical quality for evaluation, making it ideal for businesses with a track record in precision equipment supply and commissioning.

## Notice

The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires the manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of a horizontal superconducting solenoid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision a superconducting solenoid. STFC is looking to replace the 30-year-old superconducting solenoid that is currently installed on the RIKEN-RAL beamline at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), UK. We require a complete system replacement, including the magnet, cooling system, power supply and controls. The new magnet will be a 5 T, 5.5 m long, horizontal superconducting solenoid with a 120 mm diameter warm bore. The cooling system will be cryogen-free or recondensing (zero boil-off). Full information regarding the requirement can be found in the procurement documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8JH2N43593

Options: The Contract may be extended for a period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024993-2023 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets
- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 31643000 - Particle accelerators
- 31643100 - Linear accelerators
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024993-2023
- 2 May 2023 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012551-2023
- 19 Apr 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011262-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=804835311
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8JH2N43593
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Magnets./8JH2N43593
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./8JH2N43593
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Magnets./8JH2N43593

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