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title: "Supply of a Superconducting Multipole Wiggler"
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# Supply of a Superconducting Multipole Wiggler

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f5b76a8-aef3-486c-8bdf-47d58b755c8e

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## Summary

The tender titled "Supply of a Superconducting Multipole Wiggler" is being managed by Diamond Light Source Ltd in Didcot, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Magnets. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a contract period starting on March 31, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender was published on January 23, 2023, and the tender period ended on February 20, 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of superconducting wiggler systems, specifically those experienced in designing and commissioning complex technological equipment in the field of Magnets. Companies interested in this tender should take note of the procurement method, which is an open procedure above the threshold. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the successful contract was recently awarded to Bilfinger Noell GmbH, showcasing a potential growth avenue for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is to design, manufacture, supply, deliver, install and commission, subject to the performance specifications a superconducting wiggler system detailed below. 1. A superconducting (multipole) wiggler (SCW) conforming to the magnetic specifications. 2. A cryostat housing the SCW at its operating temperature conforming to the mechanical and vacuum specifications. 3. UHV adapters to allow the SCW to fit into either straight 12 or straight 15. To be confirmed at Preliminary Design Review as existing equipment may be used. 4. A 3-point mount support stand conforming to the mechanical specifications. The stand shall allow adjustment of up 10mm in all three principal axes. 5. All electronics required for quench protection, magnet and current lead self protection and operating interlocks. Signal interfaces to DLS control system. 6. All cabling and connections to DLS services as defined. 7. Installation and commissioning of the system at DLS for SAT 8. Helium transfer siphon (if included in the cryostat design). 9. Sufficient spare parts with delivery times >6weeks to guarantee operation of the system with minimum down-time for a period of at least 2 years from the date of final acceptance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f04882-4a37-4d97-8228-5edcbc66ef2d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,511,169 |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BILFINGER NOELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f04882-4a37-4d97-8228-5edcbc66ef2d
- 23 Jan 2023 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff03556-1f86-4ea9-a0f7-91c8f1a0f65f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f04882-4a37-4d97-8228-5edcbc66ef2d
  27th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff03556-1f86-4ea9-a0f7-91c8f1a0f65f
  23rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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