---
title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1500 Niobium and Niobium-Titanium for Superconducting RF Cavity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2021-06-22"
---

# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1500 Niobium and Niobium-Titanium for Superconducting RF Cavity

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9.json)

## Summary

The procurement process entails the purchase of niobium and niobium-titanium alloy for machine proving and fabrication of a superconducting RF cavity, initiated by UK Research and Innovation based in Swindon, UK. This contract, valued at £88,465, was awarded to Marphil International SAS on 17th June 2021, with the contract starting from 21st June 2021 and ending on 30th November 2021. The procurement method is not explicitly specified, and the primary category of procurement is classified under goods, specifically CPV code 14791000.

This tender presents an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers involved in specialised materials and components, particularly those dealing with high-performance metals like niobium. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing or supply chain capabilities for scientific instruments, as well as those holding experience in similar industries, would be well-positioned to compete for potential future contracts in this sector. The nature of the materials involved may also attract niche suppliers with innovative solutions in superconducting technologies.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of Niobium, niobium-titanium alloy and pure titanium for use in machine proving and fabrication of a superconducting RF cavity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e160e6d2-441b-493a-a83f-9cde5620e3a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,465 |
| 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 AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARPHIL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14791000 - Niobium

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e160e6d2-441b-493a-a83f-9cde5620e3a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e160e6d2-441b-493a-a83f-9cde5620e3a2
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=604512928
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e48a28-94fa-4456-a597-654405b300a9.json.