9003990 - Supply of Mechanical Equipment for the D-II Magnets
About This Opportunity
architecture & engineering supply contract awarded in United Kingdom: 9003990 - Supply of Mechanical Equipment for the D-II Magnets. By Diamond LIGHT Source.
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 and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond 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 coordinated 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 to manufacture various parts including push brackets, Belleville washer covers, survey and inclinometer plates and height adjustment blocks to DLS designs. An example of these parts is presented in Figure 1 of the specification.
These parts will be assembled to various electromagnets and then onto 52 girder assemblies.
The contract for this includes:
• Contract management
• Purchase of all materials.
• Manufacture of the parts according to the table specified above.
• All jigs and tooling required for manufacture
• Cleaning and protecting
• Quality assurance documentation
• Packing
• Delivery
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 19, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: 025041-2026. 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 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Environment & Climate, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
NCF Engineering Ltd (T/A Ferrositi) was awarded the contract for £301,418. 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 025041-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to NCF Engineering Ltd (T/A Ferrositi). 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.
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