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title: "UKRI-2534 PIP-II Helium Pressure Vessels"
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# UKRI-2534 PIP-II Helium Pressure Vessels

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0908572-f8b2-477b-b1cc-d903afb46dd7

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organization has issued a tender titled "UKRI-2534 PIP-II Helium Pressure Vessels" in the goods category under the CPV classification for Pressure Vessels. The procurement process involves the delivery of HB650 superconducting radio frequency cavities, requiring a helium plant capable of producing liquid helium at 4.2 K with a warm gas recovery system. The tender has an estimated value of £100,000 GBP with a tender deadline of December 9, 2022. The contract period is set to begin on January 9, 2023, and end on January 8, 2024, creating an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing the required pressure vessels.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation is in the open procurement method stage, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specializing in the production or supply of pressure vessels and related equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity is not restricted to the UK, as delivery addresses include various countries worldwide. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements outlined in the tender description to tailor their proposals accordingly and potentially secure a lucrative contract with UKRI for the delivery of helium pressure vessels for the PIP-II project.

## Notice

As part of the UK's in-kind contribution to the Proton Improvement Project (PIP-II), STFC Daresbury Laboratory are committed to perform qualification tests and delivery of HB650 superconducting radio frequency cavities starting August 2022. The Vertical Test Facility (VTF) in which these cavities will be tested requires a helium plant capable of producing liquid helium at 4.2 K with a warm gas recovery system. Currently, the warm gas recovery system manages the recovery of gas from the return of the cryostat to existing high pressure impure gas storage. In order to meet the PIP-II testing requirements, additional impure gas storage is required in parallel with the existing storage capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce98141a-83f2-4bc7-888d-b80e8de287b8 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44615000 - Pressure vessels

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2022 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce98141a-83f2-4bc7-888d-b80e8de287b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce98141a-83f2-4bc7-888d-b80e8de287b8
  2nd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Pressure-vessels./5G727YWDTX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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