Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-61c5-723f-907b-377b5f49af9e/vmxm-hpfm-mirror-system-dlsitt0386 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # VMXm HPFM Mirror System (DLSITT0386) [Diamond Light Source Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/diamond-light-source-ltd) Estimated value £175,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 9 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test, delivery andinstallation of a horizontally focusing mirror system for the VMXm Diamond beamline. The system is composedof 1 hard x-ray mirror and its mechanical support and motion elements, vacuum vessel and base. The scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of: - HPFM horizontal pre-focussing active mirror and mechanics. - Vacuum vessel. - Base support. - Mechanical and electrical interface to beamline services and includes the following: - Contract Terms and Conditions. - Design. - Supply and purchasing of materials. - Procurement of commercial components. - Manufacture of mirror system. - Inspection. - Cleaning. - Assembly. - Vacuum baking. - Packing. - Testing. - Quality Assurance. - Delivery. The supplier is encouraged to comment on any aspect of the specification and to identify possiblemodifications that could lead to either improved quality or reduced cost (without compromising the performance specification). It is acknowledged that different suppliers will have different preferences and techniques for manufacturing so itis anticipated that a series of detailed design meetings will take place to agree the definitive design of the mirrorposition adjustment systems. The supplier will then produce a set of detailed drawings to present to DLS for finalapproval at FDR prior to commencing manufacture. The optics will be installed at DLS on a remotely controlled positioning system and operated under very highvacuum (VHV) conditions. The mirrors are to be UHV compatible. It is acknowledged that different suppliers will have different preferences and techniques for manufacturing so itis anticipated that a series of detailed design meetings will take place to agree the definitive design of the mirror position adjustment systems. The supplier will then produce a set of detailed drawings to present to DLS for finalapproval at FDR prior to commencing manufacture. The optics will be installed at DLS on a remotely controlled positioning system and operated under very highvacuum (VHV) conditions. The mirrors are to be UHV compatible. ### Information about options Description of these options: - UHV system upgrade from VHV mechanics - Option to supply sufficient spare parts with long delivery times to guarantee operation of the system withminimum down-time for a period of at least 2 years from the date of final acceptance. Additional information: To request the tender documents please complete our Registration Form (quoting the reference number DLSITT0386) on the following website location: [diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement](http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/) Details of the tender evaluation criteria are detailed in the OJEU Tender Notice which is attached to this notice. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Tuesday 9th June 2015. This can be emailed to before the tender deadline. An original plus two certified copies of your tender should also be sent to: Sue Blake at the Diamond Light Source Ltd. Read full description ## CPV classification Mirrors Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/62167bca-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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