9004002 - Supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline HRM Mirror Systems
About This Opportunity
Award by Diamond LIGHT Source Limited (United Kingdom, architecture & engineering): 9004002 - Supply of. Awarded to XDS OXFORD LIMITED (GBP 320K, Mar 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 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 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 specification details the requirements of the Harmonic Rejection Mirror Systems for use on the K14 SWIFT beamline at DLS.
The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of a two-mirror combined system and its position adjustment systems for
the K14 Beamline.
The minimum scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of:
HRM system consisting of:
• HRM1 - upward reflecting, monochromatic beam mirror & mechanics.
• HRM2 - downward reflecting, monochromatic beam mirror & mechanics.
• Fast pitch correction system for HRM1
• Cooling arrangements.
• Vacuum system
• Support system
• Interface to beamline services
and includes the following:
• Design
• Contract Terms and Conditions
• Supply and purchasing of materials
• Procurement of commercial components
• Quality Assurance
• Manufacture of mirror system
• Inspection
• Cleaning Assembly
• Vacuum baking
• Testing
• Packing
• Delivery
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 024400-2026. 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
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 024400-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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 £320,000. 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.
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