Tender

UK SBS PR20028 CLARA X-band High Power RF Distribution System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jun 2020 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the CLARA X-band High Power RF Distribution System, associated with the construction of a next-generation light source test facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, England. This tender is in the open procedure procurement stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st July 2020 at 11:00 BST. The contract value is estimated between £70,000 and £90,000, and it intends to provide high power RF distribution components for the Fourth Harmonic Cavity of the CLARA facility, which operates at a frequency of 11,994 MHz.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of high-frequency components and systems, particularly those with experience in the field of linear accelerators and high-power RF systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant technological capabilities and experience in similar projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially paving the way for further contracts and collaboration in the research and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR20028 CLARA X-band High Power RF Distribution System

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 21/07/2020 at 11:00 BST. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A next-generation light source test facility is to be constructed at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory, which will be known as CLARA (Compact Linear Accelerator for Research and Applications). The aim of the CLARA project is to develop a normal conducting test accelerator capable of generating longitudinally and transversely bright electron bunches and to use these bunches in the experimental production of stable, synchronised, ultra-short photon pulses of coherent light from a single pass FEL (Free Electron Laser) with techniques directly applicable to the future generation of light source facilities. The Fourth Harmonic Cavity (also called X-band lineariser) of the CLARA facility is an RF cavity operating at 11994 MHz. The cavity will be powered by a 8-10 MW klystron that is pulsed at a repetition rate of 100 Hz with a pulse length of up to 2.5 ms. This pulse will be compressed using a SLED I type RF pulse compressor to 120 ns and a maximum power of 30 MW. This specification concerns the manufacture and delivery to Daresbury Laboratory of the high power RF distribution system for the Fourth Harmonic cavity consisting of: 1. WR90 UHV copper waveguide including H and E bends and twist 2. 4 WR90 UHV 4-port directional couplers with ceramic coupling 3. 2 WR90 UHV waveguide splitters 4. 2 WR90 vacuum pumping ports 5. Copper coated IUWR90 vacuum flanges brazed to all components 6. Suitable gaskets 7. Drawings and 3D CAD models for all parts and assemblies modified from drawings provided. 8. Delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4AD, United Kingdom Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: CYHNX9TDSV Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ea21302-a30c-41b2-b21d-bccc078c4f76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c424930-5c38-47a9-a4c7-fa9ceeaf1889
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31643100 - Linear accelerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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