Scope
Description
Tender for the manufacture and supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £660,000 excluding VAT
- £792,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 30 October 2027
- Possible extension to 30 October 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The framework will operate for a maximum duration of 4 years, on a 2 + 2 basis
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The framework will operate for a maximum duration of 4 years, on a 2 + 2 basis
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31643000 - Particle accelerators
- 24111300 - Helium
- 24321111 - Methane
- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262680 - Welding
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Supply of TS1 Liquid methane moderators
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Supply of TS2 Solid methane moderators
Lot value (estimated)
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
6
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Justification for framework term over 4 years
N/A
Framework operation description
The Framework will operate on a ranking basis, where the highest-ranked suppliers will have priority when allocating work. When work is identified, the work shall be offered to the top ranked supplier first. If declined, the work shall be offered to the next supplier on the list.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
N/A
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
N/A
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 13 August 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government