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title: "CLARA Phase 2 Linac Low Level Radio Frequency"
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# CLARA Phase 2 Linac Low Level Radio Frequency

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b8d8a74-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting the procurement process for the "CLARA Phase 2 Linac Low Level Radio Frequency" project, aimed at purchasing five low level RF systems for the STFC Daresbury Laboratory. This initiative falls under the electrical machinery sector and is based in the North West of England, specifically at postcode WA4 4AD. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ended on 4 November 2016. The contract was awarded on 9 November 2016, with a contract value of £453,900 and an effective period from 30 November 2016 to 29 November 2017. 

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in delivering low level RF systems and related technologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring a wider diversity of bidders in this innovative project. By engaging in this opportunity, suppliers can strengthen their market presence and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

STFC Daresbury Laboratory is seeking to purchase five low level RF systems (LLRF) for the CLARA (Compact Linear Accelerator for Research and Applications) accelerator being built at Daresbury Laboratory. The CLARA RF system consists of a number of megawatt pulsed RF systems operating at 2998.5MHz driving normal conducting, travelling wave copper cavities. For each cavity system a low level RF controller is required to maintain the phase and amplitude of the RF field so that acceleration can be performed. Critical to this application is the desire that the LLRF system produces a very low noise output to maximise the physics the machine can perform. Additional information: This sourcing activity is being carried out via our E-Sourcing Portal - Emptoris. To respond to your enquiry you will need to register your interest in this procurement, please follow the 'How to Apply' Section for guidance. The section is called 'How to Apply' which will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement. The instructions are as follows; As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (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://gpsesourcing.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 which 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 accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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 Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503. Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. Please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Gage on 01793 867398 or myself for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecfcb79-7839-4bbd-a685-1dee79927370 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2016 - 29 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £453,900 |
| 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 | INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecfcb79-7839-4bbd-a685-1dee79927370
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf71337-8e08-49c1-b8ff-f07301557510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecfcb79-7839-4bbd-a685-1dee79927370
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf71337-8e08-49c1-b8ff-f07301557510
  26th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c813dd6-224b-4ac1-91c0-a0ee00bc6e49
  Bidder Training V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13608fb4-c0e8-40ae-8872-fbecf7c0f7c3
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d2eb07b-c814-4d7d-801c-f27c16ae8c8e
  OJEU-PR16185STFC-LinacLLRF Request For Proposal v3.0 (2).docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4670c446-ce20-4d71-b7c3-8672045b8d75
  RFP AW10.4 GS2 - Goods and Services purchasing contract - high value.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40e75b8c-ae04-47c1-bb1d-6975fb6e7be0
  OJEU-PR16185STFC-LinacLLRF Request For Proposal v3.0 (2).docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58bacbb-1603-4575-ad62-cf01d75f3999
  OJEU-PR16185STFC-LinacLLRF Questionnaires.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33bbd3c8-bc78-458f-b1b6-d5b0486f16ea
  Bidder Training V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/527bc3d2-27aa-43e4-8d92-a883bbe33401
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32dc2add-37c6-445d-a3f4-afb28080b749
  OJEU-PR16185STFC-LinacLLRF Request For Proposal v3.0 (2).docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6286bc1b-7d34-4544-b696-90d1fc381d34
  RFP AW10.4 GS2 - Goods and Services purchasing contract - high value.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c72ab768-ac86-40c4-a4ec-45cdcc0fabe4
  OJEU-PR16185STFC-LinacLLRF Request For Proposal v3.0 (2).docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1d55d57-164c-44ec-9628-9b7eda1a8e2d
  OJEU-PR16185STFC-LinacLLRF Questionnaires.zip

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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