--- title: "High Beta Cavity Niobium" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # High Beta Cavity Niobium Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caf2d0e9-1bd7-4b5b-b8c2-7dc7c3f4cdf2.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the tender titled "High Beta Cavity Niobium", which falls under the goods category related to the production of niobium materials. This requirement supports the European Spallation Source (ESS) project, located in Lund, Sweden, and is structured via an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 24th February 2017, with a contract duration spanning from 31st March 2017 to 30th March 2020, and has a total estimated value of £7 million. Deliveries must be made to the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically catering to Daresbury Laboratory's specifications. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and delivery of niobium materials, particularly those capable of producing components like half-cells and beam tubes required by advanced scientific infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is notably open to them. Companies equipped with a valid DUNS number and registered on the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite can express interest and engage in this lucrative procurement opportunity, potentially contributing to groundbreaking materials research. ## Notice ***THIS TENDER REQUIREMENT WAS ABANDONED PRIOR TO A CONTRACT AWARD DECISION*** The mandate of the European Spallation Source ERIC is to design, plan, construct, commission, operate and decommission the European Spallation Source (ESS). It is located in Lund, Sweden, co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark and has more than 17 Partner Countries, including the UK. The UK contribution is coordinated by STFC. The facility will deliver its first neutrons in 2019 and is expected to be fully operational by 2025. The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be one of the largest infrastructures in Europe and will be used for neutron production for materials research. It will use a long pulsed superconducting linac and accelerate a 62.5 mA proton beam current to the energy of 2000 MeV. Peak beam power to the target will be 125 MW, 7 times more than the highest power existing facility. STFC are providing a number of goods and services on behalf of the ESS. This Tender is for the manufacture, and delivery of Niobium (Nb) material, to meet Daresbury Laboratory's requirements to deliver high-b cavities to ESS, along with the necessary documentation. The Nb material bid must comprise of material for:- 1. Half-cells 2. Stiffening rings 3. Beam tubes 4. Coupler ports 5. Pick-up probes 6. Ring for tube Additional information: I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders 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, Bidders 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender 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@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be812e00-c8bc-4c60-b8d4-c1b808dcd315 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products ### Codes - 14790000 - Niobium, osmium, rhenium and palladium ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be812e00-c8bc-4c60-b8d4-c1b808dcd315 - 13 Jan 2017 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be812e00-c8bc-4c60-b8d4-c1b808dcd315 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be812e00-c8bc-4c60-b8d4-c1b808dcd315 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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