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title: "UK SBS PR16197 Magnetic Shield for Vertical Cryostat"
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# UK SBS PR16197 Magnetic Shield for Vertical Cryostat

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d978676-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "UK SBS PR16197 Magnetic Shield for Vertical Cryostat". This project, falling under the category of services related to testing and measuring machines, was aimed at supplying a passive magnetic shielding for a liquid helium test cryostat and was conducted via an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £79,080, was awarded on 27th September 2016, with the contract period spanning from 27th September 2016 to 26th September 2017. The procurement was initially published on 31st August 2016 and specified that delivery would take place in the North West region of England, with the final tender closing on 14th September 2016.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering, manufacturing of scientific equipment, and large-scale assembly services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in designing and manufacturing magnetic shielding solutions, particularly within the testing and measurement apparatus domain, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, highlighting a chance for smaller innovative firms to engage with strategic partnerships through platforms like the CCS eSourcing Suite.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), through its Daresbury Laboratory, invites tenders for the supply of a passive magnetic shielding for a liquid helium test cryostat for SRF cavities. A magnetic shield is required to attenuate stray magnetic field to less than 1 micro-T in the region surrounding Superconducting - RF (SRF) cavities in a large vertical cryostat. SRF cavities mounted on an especially designed insert will be tested at a temperature of 2 K with superfluid liquid helium. Stray magnetic field surrounding the cryostat varies between 60 micro-T to 100 micro-T. The shield will surround the entire cryostat from outside except the top opening. Considering the large dimensions, it is foreseen that the shield will consist of a number of parts assembled together on site to form a single shield. The cryostat will be located inside a square shaped concrete pit of 2200 mm x 2200 mm. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a108726-ee0c-47ea-a499-a68ab8fb6ac0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,080 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAGNETIC SHIELDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 42530000 - Parts of refrigerating and freezing equipment and heat pumps

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a108726-ee0c-47ea-a499-a68ab8fb6ac0
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdb39dc-88a0-4377-b493-732fe813cc88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a108726-ee0c-47ea-a499-a68ab8fb6ac0
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdb39dc-88a0-4377-b493-732fe813cc88
  31st August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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