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Manufacture and Testing of 1st Aperture Assemblies

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Response Deadline12/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the manufacture and testing of five 1st Aperture Assemblies for the Diamond-II upgrade project at the Diamond Light Source Limited facility. The scope of work focuses on the precision fabrication of housings and alignment mechanisms designed for deployment in restricted areas where zero maintenance is required. To achieve these specifications, the contractor must utilize high-stability alloys and ultra-precision grinding techniques. The project requires the delivery of fully tested and verified assemblies to ensure operational stability. Interested parties must respond by December 9, 2026, in accordance with the solicitation posted on November 9, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 333998 and is managed directly by Diamond Light Source Limited.

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Agency

Diamond Light Source Limited

NAICS

333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

GBR

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DLSITT1082.

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DLSITT1082 - Standard Absorbers and 1st Apertures for Diamond-II

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PostedNov 9

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Response DeadlineDec 9

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12/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyDiamond Light Source Limited

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Organization / AgencyDiamond Light Source Limited

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Manufactures and tests 1st Aperture Assemblies for prime contractors on Diamond Light Source Limited facility projects, here the Diamond-II upgrade. Performs precision fabrication of housings and alignment mechanisms for restricted area deployment requiring zero maintenance. Employs ultra-precision grinding and high-stability alloys. Delivers five fully tested and verified 1st Aperture Assemblies.

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