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title: "UKRI RE19094 - Tetrode Amplifier Valves."
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# UKRI RE19094 - Tetrode Amplifier Valves.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b3417c8-4bea-49a5-850f-155f6db5f744

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which undertook a tender (RE19094) for the procurement of Tetrode Amplifier Valves, specifically the Photonis 4616V4 and rebuild 4616RV4 tetrodes. This procurement falls under the industry category of Receiver or amplifier valves and tubes and is classified as a limited procurement method, particularly a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period culminated on 14 December 2018, with the contract awarded on 14 December 2018, and the contract duration extending from 8 March 2019 to 14 December 2021, based in Swindon, England. The total contract value is £432,369.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic components, particularly those producing or supplying amplifier valves or similar goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process, given their suitability as stated in the tender details. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in manufacturing high-quality electronic components or have experience in similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete effectively for future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

STFC's ISIS operation relies upon its five amplifier installations that all use the 4616 valve to be capable of delivering defined kW power levels. As such this contract will allow for the purchase Photonis 4616V4 and rebuild 4616RV4 tetrodes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb440ed0-a13d-47cc-b320-0fde69cb1c5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2019 - 14 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £432,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £432,369 |
| 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 | PHOTONIS DEFENSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711440 - Receiver or amplifier valves and tubes

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2019 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb440ed0-a13d-47cc-b320-0fde69cb1c5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb440ed0-a13d-47cc-b320-0fde69cb1c5a
  26th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:175209-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Ted Notice

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