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UKRI-2212 The supply of Additional High Purity Niobium for Superconducting RF Cavities

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2023 at 11:05

Tender

14 Nov 2022 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Additional High Purity Niobium for Superconducting RF Cavities. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has been completed, and the contract is currently active. The contract, valued at £3,000,000 GBP, was awarded to Marphil International. The procurement focuses on the goods category, specifically Niobium, and is part of the Niobium Framework. The contract was signed on 3rd May 2023, and the contracting authority is UK Research & Innovation based in Swindon, UK.

This tender opportunity presents potential business growth opportunities for suppliers of high purity Niobium materials suitable for the production of Super-conducting RF cavities. Businesses involved in the supply chain of high-tech materials for Superconducting RF applications would find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity for interested businesses to participate. The tender period ended on 19th December 2022, with a bid opening scheduled for the same date, allowing interested parties ample time to prepare and submit their bids.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2212 The supply of Additional High Purity Niobium for Superconducting RF Cavities

Notice Description

Supply of high purity Niobium material for the production Super-conducting RF (SRF) cavity semi-finished form. Four Groups of material are identified, and orders may require material from one or more Groups Full technical specifications for each Group are identified within the Specification Document on the Delta eSourcing tool. * Group A - ESS specification discs * Group B - ESS specification non-disc materials * Group C - PIP-II specification discs * Group D - PIP-II specification non-discs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of high purity Niobium material for the production Super-conducting RF (SRF) cavity semi-finished form. Four Groups of material are identified, and orders may require material from one or more Groups Full technical specifications for each Group are identified within the Specification Document on the Delta eSourcing tool. * Group A - ESS specification discs * Group B - ESS specification non-disc materials * Group C - PIP-II specification discs * Group D - PIP-II specification non-discs Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DX28EB73N4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038412
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013445-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14791000 - Niobium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
David Church
Contact Email
david.church@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARPHIL INTERNATIONAL

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