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DLSITT1087 - Supply of Front End K14 for Diamond-II

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£540,000

DEADLINE

February 27, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

42990000

REFERENCE

007444-2026

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Original Tender 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 to design, manufacture, supply, test and deliver one Front end for the K14 beamline in Diamond-II. The Front End will be located in a restricted area so it must be capable of continuous operation over long periods without maintenance. The support frames must be rigid construction and constructed so that they minimise the effects of ground vibrations. The support frames must be supported from the floor with three manually adjustable feet to allow them to be accurately surveyed into position. Further information can be found in the specification.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Suppliers must register on the Diamond website.
  • Suppliers must register on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The contractor must be capable of designing the K14 beamline Front End.
  • The contractor must be capable of manufacturing the K14 beamline Front End.
  • The contractor must be capable of supplying the K14 beamline Front End.
  • The contractor must be capable of testing the K14 beamline Front End.
  • The contractor must be capable of delivering the K14 beamline Front End.
  • The Front End must be capable of continuous operation over long periods without maintenance.
  • The support frames of the Front End must be of rigid construction.
  • The support frames must be constructed to minimise the effects of ground vibrations.
  • The support frames must be supported from the floor with three manually adjustable feet.
  • The adjustable feet must allow the Front End to be accurately surveyed into position.
  • The contractor must be able to complete the contract within 20 months.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements for the bidder (e.g., turnover, guarantees) are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-27T12:00:00+00:00.
  • Suppliers must register on the Diamond website to access tender documents and express interest.
  • Suppliers must register on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform to access tender documents and express interest.

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Lot L-1
Administrative DocumentsL-1.html
Summary:
This document outlines the mandatory registration process on the Diamond website and the UK Government's Central Digital Platform required for suppliers to access tender documents and express interest in the K14 beamline Front End contract.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007444-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This tender seeks a supplier to design, manufacture, supply, test, and deliver a specialized, continuously operable Front End for the K14 beamline at Diamond Light Source's Diamond-II upgrade, featuring rigid, vibration-minimizing support frames with adjustable feet.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007444-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender seeks a supplier to design, manufacture, supply, test, and deliver a continuously operable Front End for the Diamond-II K14 beamline, requiring rigid, adjustable support frames.
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Official PDF Version
Technical Specifications007444-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender seeks a contractor to design, manufacture, supply, test, and deliver a K14 beamline Front End for the Diamond-II upgrade, requiring continuous operation, rigid support frames, and adjustable feet.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007444-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice from Diamond Light Source Limited invites bids for the design, manufacture, supply, test, and delivery of a Front End for the K14 beamline in the Diamond-II upgrade, requiring continuous operation and rigid, adjustable support frames.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender documentation provides a clear technical description but suffers from significant gaps in evaluation criteria and explicit bidder financial requirements, impacting transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code appropriately. However, the explicit absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements for bidders, as noted in the AI-extracted requirements, represents a notable gap in legal compliance and disclosure. The missing reveal date is also a minor concern.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing explicit financial requirements for bidders
Clarity60/100

The project and technical requirements are clearly described and understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major flaw, preventing bidders from understanding how their proposals will be assessed and significantly reducing overall clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and deadlines are well-provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the explicit lack of evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and specific financial requirements for bidders. The mention of 'Divided into Parts' without further detail also indicates incompleteness.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness65/100

The absence of evaluation criteria is a significant fairness concern, as it hinders objective assessment and transparency. The lack of electronic submission also presents a barrier to equal access and efficiency. While technical requirements are specific, they appear functional rather than tailored.

No evaluation criteria specified
No electronic submission (e-submission)
Practicality65/100

Key practical details like contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the noted absence of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.

No electronic submission (e-submission)
Data Consistency90/100

The tender data is largely consistent, with key fields populated and no disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty fields for 'Liable Person' and procedure codes, and the lack of detail for 'Divided into Parts'.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Empty codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social aspects, or innovation criteria within its requirements or evaluation framework. While the underlying project is innovative, the tender itself does not seek or reward sustainable or innovative solutions from bidders.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the project and technical requirements
Estimated value, contract duration, and key dates are specified
Documents are available (summaries provided)
Open procedure for broad participation
CPV code and NUTS code are provided

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements for bidders
No electronic submission method
Contract stated as 'Divided into Parts' but no details provided
No explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Explicitly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements for bidders in the tender documentation.
3. Implement an electronic submission platform to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and security for bidders.

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