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UK4

UKRI-4731 - Supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems

  • First published: 06 September 2025
  • Last modified: 06 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-058864
Published by:
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Authority ID:
AA82066
Publication date:
06 September 2025
Deadline date:
26 September 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Tender for the manufacture and supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems

Full notice text

Changes to notice

Description

Change to the number of lots a supplier can bid for, changed from 1 to 2

Tender submission deadline changed from 12th September to the 26th September

Scope

Procurement description

Tender for the manufacture and supply of Cryogenic Methane Moderator Systems

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

660000.00 GBP to 660000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

30 October 2025, 00:00AM to 30 October 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 October 2029

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Polaris House

Town/City: Swindon, Wiltshire

Postcode: SN2 1FL

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.ukri.org/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

NUTS code: UKK14

Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Framework

Further information about fees

N/A

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Closed

Maximum number of suppliers

6

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Justification for framework term

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.

Lots

Divided into 2 lots

Lot 1

Lot number: 1

Description

Supply of TS1 Liquid methane moderators

CPV classifications

  • 24111300 - Helium
  • 24321111 - Methane
  • 31643000 - Particle accelerators
  • 44164200 - Tubing
  • 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
  • 45255400 - Fabrication work
  • 45262680 - Welding

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

180000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

216000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 October 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 October 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The framework will operate for a maximum duration of 4 years, on a 2 + 2 basis

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The framework will operate for a maximum duration of 4 years, on a 2 + 2 basis

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Weighting: 30.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Weighting: 70.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 2

Lot number: 2

Description

Supply of TS2 Solid methane moderators

CPV classifications

  • 24111300 - Helium
  • 24321111 - Methane
  • 31643000 - Particle accelerators
  • 44164200 - Tubing
  • 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
  • 45255400 - Fabrication work
  • 45262680 - Welding

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

480000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

576000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 October 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 October 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The framework will operate for a maximum duration of 4 years, on a 2 + 2 basis

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The framework will operate for a maximum duration of 4 years, on a 2 + 2 basis

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Weighting: 30.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Weighting: 70.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

26 September 2025, 15:00PM

Enquiry deadline

12 September 2025, 15:00PM

Date of award of contract

30 October 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MQH0000046ZQi2AM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

13 August 2027, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45255400 Fabrication work Construction work for the oil and gas industry
24111300 Helium Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24321111 Methane Hydrocarbons
31643000 Particle accelerators Machines and apparatus with individual functions
44615100 Steel pressure vessels Pressure vessels
44164200 Tubing Casing and tubing
45262680 Welding Special trade construction works other than roof works

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
N/a
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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