UKRI RE18147 Neutron Bean Optical Assembly

The final date and time for submission of bids is 15th June 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Description of Requirement The requirement is for the supply of the Loki neutron guide Neutron Beam Optical Assembly (NBOA) to be installed at the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility at Lund in Sweden. The NBOA/ Neutron Beam Port Insert (NBPI)/ Neutron Beam Extraction (NBEX) is a joint project involving ESS and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). The document listed in Annex A outlines the key guide requirements and sets boundaries for the scope of the project for the purposes of tender and contract definition. The Supplier will be responsible for designing, manufacturing and delivering the NBOA for the Loki instrument. The NBOA design must be optimized to the requirements outlined in this document and meet UKRI approval. The NBOA includes: • Neutron guide • Alignment devices As a part of the contract the Supplier must provide: • Detailed drawings of the NBOA • Documentation for Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Final Design Review (FDR) and inspection report review as detailed in section 8 of Annex A • 3D as built models (STEP format) • Inspection reports, as detailed in section 6.7 and section 8 of Annex A • Materials list - including quantities by mass and details of grade or composition • Documentation to support unload, installation & alignment Final alignment report (verification of installation alignment - must include raw data) The NBOA will be required to operate for 20 years without degradation affecting performance. During operation the vessel shall remain closed and contamination of the atmosphere through degassing of components must be minimised. All components and assemblies shall be designed for the vacuum bake and the helium environment. Any bid submission must include a minimum of 12 months Warranty. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.