9003532 - Supply of KB Mirror System for K21
About This Opportunity
9003532 - Supply of KB Mirror — supply contract awarded in United Kingdom by Diamond LIGHT Source Limited. Awarded to XDS OXFORD LIMITED (GBP 465K, Jan 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering, environment and climate and Research sectors, with a focus on Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. DLS allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level.
To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences.
The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test, delivery, installation and commissioning of a focussing mirror system for the K21 beamline.
The minimum scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of:
• VFM upward reflecting, X-ray mirror & mechanics.
• HFM inboard reflecting, X-ray mirror & mechanics.
• Motorized mechanical bender to adjust the curvature of VFM's reflecting surface.
• Motorized mechanical bender to adjust the curvature of HFM'S reflecting surface.
• Passive cooling (braids or similar) required due to upstream beam monochromatisation
by a double multilayer monochromator.
• Vacuum vessel and associated controls.
• Support frame.
• Interface to beamline services.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 013556-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 21 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to XDS OXFORD LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
XDS OXFORD LIMITED was awarded the contract for £465,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 013556-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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