---
title: "UKRI-3368 Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044a15"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# UKRI-3368 Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a15

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the "UKRI-3368 Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade" within the goods category, specifically focusing on machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. This contract aims to upgrade the Artemis Material Science Endstation at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th July 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £2,000,000.00 excluding VAT. The site for delivery is in Oxfordshire, and the installation is scheduled to be completed within 12 weeks of delivery, ideally 12 months after the contract's commencement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the high-tech manufacturing and material science sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced machine tools and laser machining centres. The project is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well, even though selection criteria are strictly based on the procurement guidelines. Suppliers with demonstrated technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies will be well-positioned for future collaborations and contracts with UKRI. This tender provides a platform for businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and capabilities in a high-profile scientific environment, fostering significant business development and industry recognition.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Artemis Material Science Endstation Upgrade. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Didcot OX11 0QX The estimated value of the opportunity is: For the Base System, PS1,800,000.00 Excluding VAT For Optional Items, an additional PS200,000.00 Excluding VAT, if all options are taken. Note, these are options and are not guaranteed. Therefore the total estimated potential value for this tender opportunity is PS2,000,000.00 Excluding VAT. The ideal delivery date is 12 months after the start of the contract, with installation taking place within 12 weeks after delivery.

Options: For Optional Items, an additional PS115347.00 Excluding VAT, if all options are taken. Note, these are options and are not guaranteed. The details of these options can be found it Appendix A- Specification and Appendix B- Price Schedule, Section B.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023887-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,776,246 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECS SURFACE NANO ANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023887-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015950-2024
- 18 Apr 2024 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012677-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008729-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=879221314
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F97ZE3V9YX
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J683JM55X5
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./F97ZE3V9YX
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Shipping-operations./J683JM55X5
- https://ukri.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./F97ZE3V9YX

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