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title: "UKRI-3411 Additional Tests for ESS Series Cavities"
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# UKRI-3411 Additional Tests for ESS Series Cavities

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-308dd3e1-e520-4e0e-827f-57b95bf6cabb

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for "UKRI-3411 Additional Tests for ESS Series Cavities" to Deutsche Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY) in the North West region, United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified under "Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments," had a contract value of £180,000 and had key dates set with the tender period ending on October 5, 2023, and the contract period starting on October 6, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialised in providing superconducting RF testing services. With the contract awarded to Deutsche Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), businesses with expertise in similar testing services tailored for STFC projects can find suitable opportunities for competing. The procurement was suited for SMEs, indicating a commitment to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers in the industry sector of goods.

## Notice

Additional Superconducting RF testing at 2K of STFC's High Beta superconducting RF Cavities build by RI for STFC's ESS project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8bdda6-e382-437b-91f4-b51f10c6d642 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | DEUTSCHE ELEKTRONEN SYNCHROTRON (DESY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2023 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8bdda6-e382-437b-91f4-b51f10c6d642

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8bdda6-e382-437b-91f4-b51f10c6d642
  6th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=814154788
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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