Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb1-9f6c-7240-a71f-5ad0e946dead/supply-of-omron-nx-series-plc-equipment-for-system-control-interlocking-and-aut awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply of OMRON NX Series PLC Equipment for System control, interlocking and automation for Diamond II Project [Diamond Light Source Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/diamond-light-source-ltd) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 30 Oct 2023 ## 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 Located on the Harwell Science and 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. The facility is about to undergo a major upgrade to its main accelerator system which requires the upgrade of its associated control hardware, this tender is prepared with the intention of procuring the supply of PLC hardware to be used in this upcoming upgrade and for a framework for supply of PLC hardware for other projects following the upgrade of the Diamond facility. The contract is for the supply of Omron NX series PLC equipment to be integrated into all areas of the control system alongside our existing installed Omron PLC equipment. Diamond currently has a large installed base of PLC systems managing Vacuum protection, Interlocking and Automation across all disciplines. Diamond has invested large amounts of time & effort into delivering the infrastructure to support this platform. Device drivers for the EPICS platform as the top-level SCADA, revision control system for back up and version control, 'Best Practice' and 'Code Creation' guidance documentation for third party vendors of turn-key equipment to follow have all been set up to ensure consistency. DLS also has a large amount of pre-configured templated programming structures for all commonly used devices found on Diamond to ensure quick and simple configuration & deployment. The Omron Programming software is commonly understood and integrates well with our chosen drawing office package for the generation of EPICS identification & Global variables in the form of publishable TAGS. It also uses a single software platform for all PLC, HMI, Vision & Networking equipment which makes firmware & software upgrades and patching simple. To apply visit our website which requires suppliers to complete a one-off simple registration form, which will generate a unique password for your account. You are then able to login to register your interest against the Tender and download the tender documents. Link to the site: [tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx](https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx) Read full description ## CPV classification Electromechanical equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2dd76e5c-b01c-4ef3-9195-24ecaa929912) 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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