UKRI-2003 Freia Collimation Vessel

Tender description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: This opportunity has been terminated. The new reference number is UKRI-2081. Instead of: 25 March 2022 Time: 16:00 Read New: 10 March 2022 Time: 16:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This opportunity has been terminated. The new opportunity is under reference UKRI-2081. The subject of work is the design and supply of the Freia collimation vessel, which maintains a vacuum environment for optimal neutron transport. The collimation vessel is located inside the instrument cave, upstream of the sample position. The vessel is installed on a concrete base, which provides a stable foundation. Within the vessel a number of components are mounted on translation stages, to enable the instrument to be reconfigured to different operating modes. Included within the scope of work is: • The design of the equipment that is to be supplied • All sourcing, manufacturing and assembly activities associated with the supply of the equipment (unless otherwise stated within the specification). •The delivery of the vacuum vessel assembly to the STFC RAL site, and all packaging and handling activities associated with this delivery. • Defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan