--- title: "ESS Shutter Switches" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-07-12" --- # ESS Shutter Switches Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-503a23f4-6de1-443f-9655-32e22617cddf.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the purchasing of shutter switches for the European Spallation Source (ESS) by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project falls under the electrical apparatus category and is based in Lund, Sweden, with deliveries expected in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender has been awarded and was published on 12th July 2017, following an open procurement method, which allows any eligible supplier to participate. The total value of the contract is approximately £781,354, with a project duration starting from 23rd July 2017 through to 22nd July 2018, covering critical components required for the RF distribution system of the ESS, set to be fully operational by 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the electrical engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in high-reliability electronic components. Companies that manufacture or supply components meeting the necessary EIA standards and can adhere to stringent safety regulations would be well-suited to engage in this process. Additionally, organisations familiar with supplying goods capable of long operational life, such as aluminium alloys and advanced electrical circuits, stand to benefit from participating in future tenders relating to this landmark scientific facility. ## Notice 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 22 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 procurement of shutter switches for the RF distribution system (RFDS) for the cold linac (for the Spoke and Medium Beta (MB) elliptical cavities). All the components shall follow EIA standards, unless specified. Insulating materials shall be selfextinguishing and not release any toxic or corrosive products when subjected to fire. All the components shall operate in pulsed mode with high reliability for at least 20 years and shall be able to withstand frequent stoppages without affecting performance and reliability. The Shutter Switches and their flanges are to be made of aluminium alloy. Aluminium 6061-T6 alloy (ISO Al Mg Si Cu) or equivalent is recommended by ESS. The following alloys are acceptable: 6061-T6, 6082-T6, etc. Additional information: 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 'Supplier eSourcing Registration' 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@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 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@crowncommercial.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/8205c2dd-2f55-4f0f-a168-ef54f2476f55 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2017 - 22 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £781,354 | | 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 | MEGA INDUSTRIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits - 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus ## Release History - 12 Jul 2017 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8205c2dd-2f55-4f0f-a168-ef54f2476f55 - 4 Apr 2017 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fb00d0-fa42-40fe-8a92-55682bd35734 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8205c2dd-2f55-4f0f-a168-ef54f2476f55 12th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fb00d0-fa42-40fe-8a92-55682bd35734 4th April 2017 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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