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title: "9002513 - Supply of Horizontal and Vertical Collimator Assemblies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0566c2"
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buyer: "DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# 9002513 - Supply of Horizontal and Vertical Collimator Assemblies

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566c2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "9002513 - Supply of Horizontal and Vertical Collimator Assemblies" was spearheaded by Diamond Light Source Limited, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK. This tender, which is part of the broader upgrade project titled Diamond-II, focuses on constructing collimator assemblies essential for the Diamond-II Storage Ring. The process was executed under an open procedure, which is a transparent procurement method that allows all qualified suppliers to participate. The award was published on 29th September 2025, following the completion of prior stages, with the overall contract running from 15th September 2025 until 18th December 2026. The main procurement category is goods, specifically focusing on industries involved in the manufacture of equipment like pressure vessels. The procurement falls under the public authority central government classification, with a gross contract value of 612,960 EUR.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on advancing scientific infrastructure and technology, especially those capable of delivering high-precision engineering goods. The engagement invites entities specialising in manufacturing and delivering technical components on a large scale to cooperate and contribute to significant scientific advancements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as FMB Feinwerk- und Messtechnik GmbH, which have been named as a supplier for this contract, illustrate that SMEs with specialised capabilities and a willingness to engage in collaborative development are well-suited to such procurement opportunities. This partnership not only expands suppliers' portfolios but also plays a pivotal role in the transformational upgrade of a critical scientific facility, paving the way for further business growth and development in the high-tech manufacturing sector.

## Notice

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics,detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of this contract is to design and manufacture two types of Collimator assemblies which form part of the Diamond-II Storage Ring, this will require several development activities, such as design, trials, manufacture, welding, inspection, testing and delivery to Diamond Light Sources. Installation at DLS is not included. There will be six (6) Collimator assemblies required for Diamond-II, three Vertical and three Horizontal. These are used to collect particles lost from the electron beam and to provide machine protection for sensitive components within the Diamond-II Storage Ring, they will be fitted at specific positions around the storage ring mounted on MS Girders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060528-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £510,800 |
| Contracts value | £510,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FMB FEINWERK- UND MESSTECHNIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44615000 - Pressure vessels

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 13:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060528-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 13:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056585-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 09:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043338-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060528-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056585-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043338-2025
  28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx
  Visit our web page: https://www.diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx Here Suppliers are required to complete a one-off simple registration form. You are then able to login to register an interest against the tender and download the Tender Documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fmb-berlin.de
- https://www.diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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