UKRI-3102 Precision Tools for the Assembly of ATLAS Inner Tracker Modules

Concepts

• machine tools
• swindon
• ukri
• atlas detector
• ukri-3102 precision tools
• high level of precision
• atlas group
• silicon strip sensor modules
• tools
• atlas

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

Description

ATLAS is a particle physics experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN (www.atlas.ch). The ATLAS detector is due to be upgraded and the ATLAS group at the UKRI is part of the construction of a new silicon strip tracker at the heart of the upgraded detector. This project is part of a worldwide collaboration involving more than 3000 scientists from 174 institutions. The tracker is made up of silicon strip sensor modules which are arranged in a precise series of expanding shells around a central beamline. Each module is assembled in a series of manual assembly steps, which are homogenised throughout several production sites across the UK. A high level of precision is required to provide the alignment required for the intended precision tracking within the detector.

Total Quantity or Scope

ATLAS is a particle physics experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN (www.atlas.ch). The ATLAS detector is due to be upgraded and the ATLAS group at the UKRI is part of the construction of a new silicon strip tracker at the heart of the upgraded detector. This project is part of a worldwide collaboration involving more than 3000 scientists from 174 institutions. The tracker is made up of silicon strip sensor modules which are arranged in a precise series of expanding shells around a central beamline. Each module is assembled in a series of manual assembly steps, which are homogenised throughout several production sites across the UK. A high level of precision is required to provide the alignment required for the intended precision tracking within the detector. UKRI provides the tools for module building to the collaboration partners. The scope of this tender includes: • precision manufacturing of tools from aluminium, • hard anodised (Type III sulphuric anodising) to 50µm thickness, • text on required pieces must be engraved or laser etched, and • dimensions of all tools need to be correct after hard anodisation.

CPV Codes

• 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
• 44510000 - Tools

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Special-purpose-machine-tools./XSY47J7H58" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Special-purpose-machine-tools./XSY47J7H58 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XSY47J7H58" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XSY47J7H58 GO Reference: GO-2023816-PRO-23658490