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title: "UKRI-3670 Through-Wall Telemanipulators for LBNF Target Remote Handling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044c17"
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# UKRI-3670 Through-Wall Telemanipulators for LBNF Target Remote Handling

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c17

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the contracting authority, seeking proposals for through-wall telemanipulators intended for the LBNF Target Remote Handling project, classified in the mechanical handling equipment industry category. The Main location of delivery is the United States. The tender, identified as UKRI-3670, uses an open procurement method and is divided into different stages, with the initial tender period concluding on 26 April 2024, followed by bid opening and awarding processes. Initial key dates include a contract signing date of 21 June 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £240,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers of mechanical handling equipment. The requirements include provision, installation, commissioning, and training associated with the telemanipulators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for economic operators of various scales. Companies with expertise in remote handling equipment, particularly those experienced with telemanipulators, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, opening doors to future collaborations with UKRI and related international scientific projects.

## Notice

UKRI is providing a neutrino production target and associated remote handling equipment asUK in-kind contributions to the US-based LBNF-DUNE experiment (https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/about/overview/).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this document is to invite proposals from Potential Suppliers for the procurement of a pair of through-wall telemanipulators, plus associated services such as delivery, installation, and commissioning & training. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI websiteat:https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025476-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,728 |

## 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALISCHMILLER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025476-2024
- 22 Mar 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009506-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hwm.com
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/about/overview/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=881618761
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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