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title: "UKRI-4731 - Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb2f"
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# UKRI-4731 - Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb2f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a tender for the supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems, under the title "UKRI-4731 - Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems". The procurement falls under the industry category for goods and involves items such as helium, methane, particle accelerators, tubing, steel pressure vessels, fabrication work, and welding. It is currently in the planning stage, with an upcoming Market Engagement event scheduled for 31 March 2025, where suppliers can learn more and ask questions. Interested suppliers should contact UKRI no later than 25 March 2025 to confirm their attendance. The procurement location is Swindon, UK, and the expected contract duration is from 26 June 2025 to 25 June 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cryogenic systems, high-precision fabrication, and advanced welding and tubing technologies. With a contract value of £660,000, the tender is split into two lots, allowing suppliers to bid for either or both depending on their capabilities. Businesses with expertise in the indicated CPV categories, especially those focused on helium, methane, and particle accelerators, stand to benefit significantly from this framework agreement with UKRI. This provides an excellent growth opportunity for entities wanting to expand their footprint in providing scientific equipment and services to the UK government.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems, with duration of 4 years for the value of PS660,000.00 The requirement is separated into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Supply of Target Station 1 (TS1) liquid methane moderator Lot 2 - Supply of Target Station 2 (TS2) solid methane moderator Suppliers are invited to bid for both or individual lots depending on their capability. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=928903932

### Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a Market Engagement event on 31/03/2025, providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. 
If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number, no later than 25/03/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008591-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium
- 24321111 - Methane
- 31643000 - Particle accelerators
- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008591-2025
  10th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=928903932
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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