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title: "Extreme High Vacuum Chambers"
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# Extreme High Vacuum Chambers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566152

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process for the manufacture of Extreme High Vacuum Chambers intended for the Science and Technology Facilities Council project, ISOL-SRS. This open tender, identified as LIT0609, encompasses various categories such as education and medical research. The tender was initiated on 4th December 2018, with a submission deadline set for 8th January 2019. The delivery locations are primarily based at Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, and the project aims to support critical scientific advancements in the field.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vacuum technology and engineering, particularly those involved in the fabrication of scientific instrumentation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in handling high-value contracts, meeting stringent quality standards, and holding the necessary certification will find themselves well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. Successful suppliers could enhance their portfolios through further collaboration with esteemed research entities, driving both growth and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

The manufacture of extreme high vacuum chambers for the Science and Technology Facilities Council project ISOL-SRS (Isotope mass Separator On Line - beam Storage Ring Spectrometer).

### Lot Information

Interaction Chamber & Base

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of XHV Interaction Chamber and Base. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Interaction Chamber Base; drawing number: np70-01-2510-issue-B Interaction Chamber; drawing number: np70-01-2481-issue-B

Intermediate Chambers

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of two XHV Intermediate Chambers. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Drawing number: np70-01-2195-issue-C

Moving Detector Chambers

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of two XHV Moving Detector Chambers. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Drawing number: np70-01-4250-issue-B

DSSSD Wall Chambers

Supply of materials, fabrication and assembly of two XHV DSSSD Wall Chambers. Further information as per tender documents. Tender Drawings can be found: https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml Specific drawings to this lot: Drawing number: np70-01-4270-issue-B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349198 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £122,090 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITL VACUUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349198
- 4 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338796

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338796
  Extreme High Vacuum Chambers - The manufacture of extreme high vacuum chambers for the Science and Technology Facilities Council project ISOL-SRS (Isotope mass Separator On Line - beam Storage Ring Spectrometer).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349198
  Extreme High Vacuum Chambers - The manufacture of extreme high vacuum chambers for the Science and Technology Facilities Council project ISOL-SRS (Isotope mass Separator On Line - beam Storage Ring Spectrometer).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566152
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~td/isol-srs/index.shtml

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