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UKRI-2286 Solid State RF Amplifiers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

28 Sep 2022 at 15:05

Tender

04 Jul 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed a tender process for the supply of 5 Solid State RF Amplifiers. The procurement falls under the goods category with the title "UKRI-2286 Solid State RF Amplifiers" and is aimed at introducing a Medium Energy Beam Transport section in Oxfordshire. The tender was at the contract stage, with the contracting authority setting an award value of GBP 208,000 and the contract signed on 26th September 2022.

This procurement opportunity for Solid State RF Amplifiers by UK Research and Innovation presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs, to engage in supplying high-tech amplifiers to support research and innovation projects. Companies offering reliable and maintainable solutions in the amplifiers sector would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure nature of the tender provides a transparent platform for interested firms to submit their bids and potentially expand their business through this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2286 Solid State RF Amplifiers

Notice Description

Introduction of a Medium Energy Beam Transport (MEBT) section between the existing Radio Frequency Quadrupole (RFQ) and Tank 1, utilising four resonant cavities along with quadrupole magnets, will permit a more efficient use of the available beam current in the linear accelerator. Options are requested to be presented for RF amplifiers using a solid state based approach to drive the four resonant cavities, plus one spare: a total of five (5) amplifiers are required. We are seeking a solution that provides a high level of reliability, maintainability and compatibility. Capabilities requested within this specification are chosen to also accommodate potential future requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Introduction of a Medium Energy Beam Transport (MEBT) section between the existing Radio Frequency Quadrupole (RFQ) and Tank 1, utilising four resonant cavities along with quadrupole magnets, will permit a more efficient use of the available beam current in the linear accelerator. Options are requested to be presented for RF amplifiers using a solid state based approach to drive the four resonant cavities, plus one spare: a total of five (5) amplifiers are required. We are seeking a solution that provides a high level of reliability, maintainability and compatibility. Capabilities requested within this specification are chosen to also accommodate potential future requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034dc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027227-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICEOXFORD

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