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UKRI-3937 ISIS Linear Accelerator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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02 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-3937 ISIS Linear Accelerator" for the replacement of the existing Accelerator system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxford. This procurement process, categorised under "goods" in the industry category of Amplifiers (CPV code 32343000), was carried out through a limited procurement method without prior publication due to technical reasons, as only one supplier could meet the requirements. The contract, valued at EUR 1,607,832, was awarded to Ampegon Power Electronics AG on 22 April 2024. The procurement process is now in the Award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in high-energy particle accelerator technology and related high-performance components. Companies with expertise in providing advanced technical solutions and those positioned to meet stringent technical requirements demanded by leading research facilities would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. As UKRI focuses on advanced scientific research advancements, businesses in the relevant sectors could see substantial growth by participating in such high-value contracts that support cutting-edge research infrastructure.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3937 ISIS Linear Accelerator

Notice Description

ISIS, sited at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), is the world's most productive pulsed neutron source. Intense bursts of neutrons are produced at 20mS intervals when a heavy metal target is bombarded by a high-energy (800 MeV) proton beam from a synchrotron accelerator releasing neutrons by the process of spallation. This is for a contract for a replacement for the Accelerator system which uses a thermionic triode valve (tube) amplifier which is coming to the end of its production life. This is required to ensure continued operation of the facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ISIS, sited at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), is the world's most productive pulsed neutron source. Intense bursts of neutrons are produced at 20mS intervals when a heavy metal target is bombarded by a high-energy (800 MeV) proton beam from a synchrotron accelerator releasing neutrons by the process of spallation. This is for a contract for a replacement for the Accelerator system which uses a thermionic triode valve (tube) amplifier which is coming to the end of its production life. This is required to ensure continued operation of the facility. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded under regulation 32 (b) ii - The supplies can be supplied only by Ampegon Power Electronics AG, as they are the only supplier who can meet the technical requirements outlined by UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04875f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024374-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,607,832 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 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
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7563420665

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMPEGON POWER ELECTRONICS

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