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UKRI-5674 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the contracting authority, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This particular tender, titled "UKRI-5674 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on linear accelerators. The contract was awarded to CERN (European Organization For Nuclear Research) and is located in the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage now at the award status as of 27th January 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and the contract period is set from 30th January 2026 to 30th March 2026.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in copper cavity development and coating techniques. Given the specialised nature of the procurement for high-frequency accelerators, technology-oriented companies with expertise in Nb3Sn thin film coatings are well-suited to explore similar future opportunities. As this was a direct award, businesses interested in such tenders will benefit from closely monitoring relevant scientific organisations like UKRI for potential collaborations or future procurement notices that can catalyse business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5674 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials

Notice Description

procurement for 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007109-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31643100 - Linear accelerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH

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