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title: "UKRI-2223 Tetrode Tubes"
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# UKRI-2223 Tetrode Tubes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfcc2703-0622-48cb-8c2d-d3191d4cd21d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation, which is seeking tenders for the purchase of multiple high-power radio frequency tubes used in the ISIS Linear Accelerator. The contract, valued at £5,501,675 and classified under "Valves and tubes" (CPV code 31711400), is currently complete with a contract period that commenced on 11 July 2022 and will conclude on 10 July 2027. Key dates include the tender period end date of 7 July 2022. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, UK, and the procurement method is listed as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying electronic components, particularly those specialising in high-power valves and tubes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, while larger suppliers like Photonis Defense Inc, who was awarded the contract, have already established expertise in this niche market. This ongoing requirement for specialised goods can enable businesses to grow their operations and expand their market presence if they can meet the necessary technical specifications and quality requirements.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of multiple high power radio frequency tubes (valves) used in the ISIS Linear Accelerator at STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291d81b-7ef7-4c89-b76d-ed90f2a394c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2022 - 10 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,501,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,501,675 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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

- 31711400 - Valves and tubes

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291d81b-7ef7-4c89-b76d-ed90f2a394c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291d81b-7ef7-4c89-b76d-ed90f2a394c5
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=709221103
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

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