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UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: STFC Procurement

Contact Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +44 1793442000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
220000.0 GBP
Gross: 264000.0 GBP
Published
04 Sep 2025, 08:49
Deadline
19 Sep 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

HRPD-x (High-Resolution Neutron Powder Diffraction) project is an upgrade to the existing HRPD facility in Daresbury Laboratory. This upgrade will include a new non-magnetic sample tank, a new complement of detectors and a new building to house the larger and more capable instrument. The HRPD-x vacuum vessel is a central component of the instrument, and it consists of two main components: a large rectangular section and circular front end.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053773-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 220,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 264,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-16T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-04-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical/Quality (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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