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title: "UKSBSPR17157 Fabrication and Treatment of High Beta Cavities"
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# UKSBSPR17157 Fabrication and Treatment of High Beta Cavities

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35f39dcd-6c03-4818-b5b8-a1786cb3a2ff

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the fabrication and treatment of high beta cavities for the European Spallation Source (ESS), managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The current procurement stage is the Award phase, with the tender closing on 19 March 2018 at 14:00 GMT. The total contract value is £9,700,000, and this open procedure is classified under the fabrication work industry, with the contract period set to commence on 10 April 2018 and concluding on 9 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in superconducting materials and fabrication processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities in manufacturing complex technical components would be well-suited to compete. The contract not only contributes to the advancement of neutron production research in Europe but also supports growth for suppliers involved in cutting-edge technologies and high-value engineering solutions.

## Notice

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 19th MARCH 2018 14:00PM (GMT) PLEASE DONT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY The mandate of the European Spallation Source ERIC is to design, plan, construct, commission, operate and decommission the European Spallation Source (ESS). It is located in Lund, Sweden, co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark and has more than 17 Partner Countries, including the UK. The UK contribution is coordinated by STFC. The facility will deliver its first neutrons in 2019 and is expected to be fully operational by 2025. The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be one of the largest infrastructures in Europe and will be used for neutron production for materials research. It will use a long pulsed superconducting linac and accelerate a 62.5 mA proton beam current to the energy of 2000 MeV. Peak beam power to the target will be 125 MW, 7 times more than the highest power existing facility. STFC are providing a number of goods and services on behalf of the ESS. This tender is for the purchase of the superconducting cavities of the high-b section at 704.42 MHz of the proton LINAC for the European Spallation Source (ESS). Cavities are equipped with the He-tank and will be produced ready to be RF tested at a qualified laboratory. STFC will provide all high purity Niobium materials to produce the piece parts. Additional information: CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 19th MARCH 2018 14:00PM (GMT) PLEASE DONT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender 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@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa06216c-9cc9-4140-9d1c-b7c19ce8beb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2018 - 3 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,255,810 |
| 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 | RI RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2018 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa06216c-9cc9-4140-9d1c-b7c19ce8beb0
- 13 Feb 2018 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ade391-870c-4a23-a5df-e86a74e12234
- 9 Feb 2018 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ade391-870c-4a23-a5df-e86a74e12234

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa06216c-9cc9-4140-9d1c-b7c19ce8beb0
  10th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ade391-870c-4a23-a5df-e86a74e12234
  13th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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