--- title: "UK SBS PR20031 CLARA X-band Klystrons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-11-02" --- # UK SBS PR20031 CLARA X-band Klystrons Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9eb97434-b741-405e-a0fb-7aa141d48ed7.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) has conducted an open procurement process to acquire two CLARA X-band klystrons, as part of the development of a next-generation light source test facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £500,000, which was awarded to Sumitomo Deutschland GmbH on October 14, 2020. The contract period extends from October 6, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The final submission date for bids was August 12, 2020, with all applications required to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing Portal, highlighting the structured approach taken in these procurement activities. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those with expertise in high-power RF technology and specialised scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their agility to meet the requirements for high-performance klystrons and related technologies. Engaging in this procurement not only fosters growth but also enhances the competitive landscape within the UK’s scientific research and development infrastructure. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 12/08/2020 at 11:00 BST. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A next-generation light source test facility is to be constructed at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory, which will be known as CLARA (Compact Linear Accelerator for Research and Applications). The aim of the CLARA project is to develop a normal conducting test accelerator capable of generating longitudinally and transversely bright electron bunches and to use these bunches in the experimental production of stable, synchronised, ultra-short photon pulses of coherent light from a single pass FEL (Free Electron Laser) with techniques directly applicable to the future generation of light source facilities. STFC requires 2 klystrons along with magnet circuit assemblies and associated X-ray shielding, capable of delivering at least 8 MW of RF peak power (preferably 10 MW) with a pulse width of up to 2.5 us and capable of repetition rates up to 100 Hz to be incorporated within a klystron modulator for the CLARA 4th Harmonic Cavity. This specification concerns the manufacture, testing, delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, and documentation of 2 klystrons and associated circuit including X-ray shielding. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 3P2M62E92S Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bffb1c7-5750-47af-b8cb-09b2becb8738 | | 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 | 2 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 23 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £310,160 | | 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 | SUMITOMO DEUTSCHLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31711424 - Klystrons ## Release History - 2 Nov 2020 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bffb1c7-5750-47af-b8cb-09b2becb8738 - 30 Sep 2020 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d02d45f-6b67-4c46-b3f9-76748ff52b07 - 8 Jul 2020 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d02d45f-6b67-4c46-b3f9-76748ff52b07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bffb1c7-5750-47af-b8cb-09b2becb8738 2nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d02d45f-6b67-4c46-b3f9-76748ff52b07 30th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/3P2M62E92S ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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