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title: "UK SBS PR16212 Semiconductor High Power Solid-State Switch Prototype"
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# UK SBS PR16212 Semiconductor High Power Solid-State Switch Prototype

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5304fcee-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the production of a prototype semiconductor high power solid-state switch. This procurement is classified under the switchgear industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The tender period concluded on 31st October 2016, and the awarded contract has a value of £32,477, with delivery expected to be completed by 31st March 2017. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical engineering and technology development, particularly those specialising in high power electronic components. Companies with experience in research and development of similar devices or prototypes will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The projected requirements indicate a need for innovative solutions, which could foster business growth in the emerging solid-state technology market.

## Notice

This requirement is for the production of a high power solid-state electrical switch prototype. STFC would like to investigate the possibility of replacing their existing high power switches with a solid-state device. The full power device will require a hold-off voltage in the region of 60kV, conduction current of 8kA, 50Hz repetition rate and a switch on time less than 100ns. It is expected that the development of a prototype switch will require research and development and that the stated performance will be theoretical, based on current knowledge. The design of the prototype device will aim to have a hold-off voltage of 10kV, conduction current of 1kA, 50Hz repetition rate and a switch on time less than 100ns. A report will be produced that describes how the technology used in the prototype device can be scaled to provide the requirements of a full power device Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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@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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3e685b-96d4-4afa-a367-7a437eee83c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,477 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3e685b-96d4-4afa-a367-7a437eee83c4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270b1eec-c365-4cfb-bd4c-4d5c47c59cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3e685b-96d4-4afa-a367-7a437eee83c4
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270b1eec-c365-4cfb-bd4c-4d5c47c59cf7
  17th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efb2d023-af0e-451f-b20c-3699d180bdc9
  PR16212 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71a26799-7189-4aa8-bd19-0db178a384d7
  PR16212 ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://North
- http://NorthStarHouse,NorthStarHouse
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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