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title: "ESS Circulators and Loads"
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# ESS Circulators and Loads

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5959f0b5-fbd3-49e1-9ce6-d55dfec67c15

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ESS Circulators and Loads" tender is being managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender falls within the electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies industry category, with a total contract value of £6,000,000. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 15 February 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 31 March 2017, running until 30 March 2020. The potential suppliers are required to supply a range of circulators and loads for the European Spallation Source (ESS) project, which is significant in the field of materials research.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of electronic and electromechanical components, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specifications outlined. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality RF distribution systems or similar components are encouraged to compete. Engaging with this contract could broaden their market reach and enhance their portfolio within a large European research initiative, potentially leading to further contracts in related projects as the ESS endeavours to become fully operational by 2025.

## 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 17 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 components of the RF distribution system (RFDS) for the Spoke, Medium beta elliptical and High beta elliptical cavities. The supply shall comprise the components of the RFDS. The number of WR1150 circulators and loads required for MB is confirmed at 36, the number for HB is currently being reviewed. The supplier should therefore give costs for the range 36 to 120 circulators and loads to be supplied. The actual number required will be known before Contract signature. Note that the MB and HB circulators and loads are the same. 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 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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@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 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@ccs.gsi.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/16de7613-8df0-48af-8d25-82b5ae1e2177 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,371,299 |
| 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 | AFT MICROWAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16de7613-8df0-48af-8d25-82b5ae1e2177
- 28 Dec 2016 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece78441-7fb3-4458-8f39-82575f7e3237

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16de7613-8df0-48af-8d25-82b5ae1e2177
  5th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece78441-7fb3-4458-8f39-82575f7e3237
  28th December 2016 - 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

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