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title: "UKRI-3823 CLARA Linac 1 Replacement Modulators"
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# UKRI-3823 CLARA Linac 1 Replacement Modulators

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c969bc9a-a770-42b8-86b1-b891e349090d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-3823 CLARA Linac 1 Replacement Modulators". This contract falls under the industry category of klystrons (CPV: 31711424) and involves the design, manufacture, testing, and installation of a klystron modulator at Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement process, now in the Award stage, commenced with the tender period ending on 20th June 2024, and the contract will span from 25th July 2024 to 25th July 2025. The contract, valued at £700,000, has been awarded to ScandiNova Systems AB, a large-scale supplier based in Uppsala, Sweden.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and engineering sectors, particularly those capable of designing and producing high-power RF components. The procurement was open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), ensuring a competitive environment for growth-oriented businesses. Companies with expertise in control systems and power supply design, especially those familiar with klystron modulators, are well-suited to partake in similar future tenders. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive installation and testing services will find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a robust presence in the public procurement market.

## Notice

This contract concerns the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, to Daresbury Laboratory, installation, software, and documentation of a klystron modulator, which comprises of:- 1.A 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 54 MW peak output 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.The supply of suitable mechanical and electrical drawings as well as software to enable the modulator to be maintained by competent engineers. 5.A factory acceptance test (FAT) to be conducted at the supplier's factory. 6.Installation, commissioning, and a site acceptance test (SAT) to be performed at Daresbury Laboratory by the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb19643-43d0-47ad-9533-26a8552fab03 |
| 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 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2024 - 25 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | SCANDINOVA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711424 - Klystrons

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb19643-43d0-47ad-9533-26a8552fab03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb19643-43d0-47ad-9533-26a8552fab03
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=880191952
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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