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title: "CLARA TDC Klystron Modulators"
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# CLARA TDC Klystron Modulators

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72a6a830-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of two Klystron modulators by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement, classified under the electronic supplies industry, is currently at the award stage, having been published on 14th November 2016. The tender period concluded on 28th December 2016, with a total contract value of £900,000. The goods are intended for delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in high-end electronic supplies and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated control systems and performing complex installations. Companies experienced in the production and testing of electronic devices, as well as those that have expertise in interfacing with advanced control frameworks like EPICS, will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the possibility of significant financial engagement and long-term collaboration, businesses that qualify as small or medium enterprises can find valuable prospects through participation in this procurement.

## Notice

STFC requires 2 klystron modulators to deliver RF power to 2 normal conducting S-band TDC cavities. For each of the Klystron modulators the bid must comprise of:- 1. Klystron modulator with filament supply to power a klystron heater, an ion pump power supply and focus power supplies to power the magnet solenoids. 2. A solid state amplifier capable of supplying the peak RF drive power required to deliver 20 MW peak output power and 6 kW average power from the klystron 3. A control system interface for the klystron modulator, and klystron, which is capable of interfacing with a top level EPICS control system. 4. A factory acceptance test (FAT) to be conducted at the bidder's factory. 5. Installation, commissioning and a site acceptance test (SAT) to be performed at Daresbury Laboratory. Additional information: 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@crowncommercial.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/7e9cad2c-7c90-4143-8370-64fb786bd1cc |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,600 |
| 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 | SCANDINOVA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31711000 - Electronic supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9cad2c-7c90-4143-8370-64fb786bd1cc
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc3cdc-a5ec-4f4a-b1d0-346094d3ece9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9cad2c-7c90-4143-8370-64fb786bd1cc
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc3cdc-a5ec-4f4a-b1d0-346094d3ece9
  14th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17116036-123d-4706-893f-0ea6b118ed0b
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897c246f-5d7b-4b98-8dd5-7308a7e0e7c2
  UK SBS PR16173 AW5 2 Price schedule.xls
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbb1b45c-4126-496a-b5b4-a15723f69e85
  Bidder_Training_V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c14f73e-8f91-458a-8eb3-112074844d06
  UK SBS PR16173 RFP Request for Proposal FINAL.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4009ecbd-533f-44d5-a11a-ee5c4784a332
  GS2 - Goods and Services purchasing contract - high value.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eddf50c-9475-4620-ae9e-e7a596a918b0
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bb0c99e-51cc-4a78-9547-63eae4606053
  UK SBS PR16173 AW5 2 Price schedule.xls
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1a97706-908c-4871-b2b0-c95509d44e42
  Bidder_Training_V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eedff1be-b065-45f2-8850-9a57f0d501f5
  UK SBS PR16173 RFP Request for Proposal FINAL.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f733aac-ebb1-4fdf-a4a5-d3b86b39a5a3
  GS2 - Goods and Services purchasing contract - high value.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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