Scope
Reference
UKRI-4991
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.
Contract 1. UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel
Supplier
Contract value
- £205,500 excluding VAT
- £246,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
23 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 November 2025 to 15 May 2026
- 6 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Cadinox S.A.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMM-2377-XLCP
Pol. Ind. Okobio 32 - 20491 Belauntza,
Gipuzkoa
32-20491
Spain
Email: cadinox@cadinox.com
Website: http://www.cadinox.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +44 1793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government