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title: "UKRI-4034 The provision of a Thin Film Coating system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d5c"
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# UKRI-4034 The provision of a Thin Film Coating system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d5c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded Kurt J Lesker Company Limited a contract for the provision of a Thin Film Coating system, with the contract signed on 12th September 2024. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 38000000 for Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses), was conducted through an open procedure. The contract encompasses the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. Delivery will occur at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The estimated value of the contract is £315,000 excluding VAT, with an optional item valued at £30,000 excluding VAT. Confidential information was disclosed as part of this tender, requiring suppliers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access certain documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those specialising in vacuum deposition technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for diverse business growth. Companies with expertise in custom coating systems that can meet technical specifications and price requirements will find this opportunity especially lucrative. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive solutions including training and installation stand to benefit the most from the contract awarded by UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the Supply, delivery, installation, training and commissioning of a vacuum deposition Thin Film Coating System. As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-4034 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the supply, delivery, installation, training and commissioning of a Vacuum Deposition Thin Film Coating System. 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 Thin film Coating system: PS285,000.00 excluding VAT. For Optional Item, an additional PS30,000.00 Excluding VAT. Note, this is an option and are not guaranteed. Therefore the total estimated potential value for this tender opportunity is PS315,000.00 excluding VAT. As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-3690 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal. Additional information: As part of this tender, UKRI will be disclosing confidential information. Therefore the Supplier will need to sign our Non Disclosure Agreement in order to to view the UKRI-4034 Appendix D- Design Drawings. Suppliers are to submit their request for the NDA form, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

Options: For Optional Item of potential bidders supplying their own Tape Drive System, an additional PS30,000.00 Excluding VAT. Note, this is an option and are not guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029611-2024 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | £315,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,940 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KURT J LESKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029611-2024
- 24 Jun 2024 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019283-2024
- 4 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017325-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.urki.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=887424233
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V87CNQU232
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./V87CNQU232
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./V87CNQU232
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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