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title: "UK SBS PR20066 SEPARATOR POWER SUPPLIES for RIKEN UPGRADE"
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# UK SBS PR20066 SEPARATOR POWER SUPPLIES for RIKEN UPGRADE

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5634b484-6169-47bc-8667-9ff904f808da

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is overseeing the procurement process for "UK SBS PR20066 SEPARATOR POWER SUPPLIES for RIKEN UPGRADE," focusing on the industry category of power converters. The project, located in Oxfordshire, is currently at the Award stage, with key dates including a contract start date of 10th September 2020 and a contract end date of 31st May 2021. The tender was published on 24th July 2020, and it follows an open procurement method, allowing for submissions to be made through the Delta eSourcing Portal, with bids closing on 10th August 2020 at 11:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the design and manufacture of high-voltage power supplies, particularly those capable of delivering 150 kV DC output. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider this opportunity to compete, especially those with expertise in producing reliable and high-efficiency power converters. By supplying these essential components for the RIKEN-RAL muon facility, successful bidders can contribute to a major refurbishment project while potentially enhancing their portfolio in high-tech scientific instrumentation and research infrastructure.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** **The final date and time for the submission of bids is 10/08/2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.** This requirement is concerned with the design, manufacture, testing, documentation, and delivery of 3 Pairs of Power Supplies (6 units in total), 3 positive and 3 negative with respect to ground, each capable of a DC output of 150 KV, 3mA. Full details are contained in the UK SBS PR20066 Specification document, and any other relevant supporting information. ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is based at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire and is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. The RIKEN-RAL muon instruments have been in operation at ISIS for 25 years, and a major refurbishment projected is planned to replace old and obsolete equipment. This specification provides detailed information for the requirement of HV DC power supplies to be installed and operated on the RIKEN-RAL beamlines. These documents describe the requirement for six HV DC power supplies, used to charge three pairs of electrostatic plates in opposite polarity, for the separators on the RIKEN-RAL muon facility at ISIS. Requirements summary: * Unipolar, 3 positive and 3 negative power supply units. * DC output at +-150 kV and 3 mA. * Fed from a nominal AC, 230 VRMS, single phase, 50 Hz sinusoidal supply. * Incorporated protection and control systems. * Operating in pairs to drive each electrostatic separator. * Intrinsically safe design. * High efficiency. * High reliability and maintainability. * Compliant with relevant standards. For the full Specification, please see document UK SBS PR20066 Specification, and any other relevant supporting information. Additional information: How to Apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta e Sourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta e-Sourcing portal please us the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta e-Sourcing portal and wish to participate in this procurement please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using Access Code: 3YT645328X

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8312d16-cd3d-43e0-a182-1945a6f18e1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2020 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,540 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POWERSTAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31121110 - Power converters

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8312d16-cd3d-43e0-a182-1945a6f18e1e
- 24 Jul 2020 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ce7b04-64d3-4f43-b68f-cfba367e798d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8312d16-cd3d-43e0-a182-1945a6f18e1e
  15th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ce7b04-64d3-4f43-b68f-cfba367e798d
  24th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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