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title: "UKRI-1986 Manufacturing Requirements Specification for the PIP-II Jacketed High-b 650 MHz cavity"
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# UKRI-1986 Manufacturing Requirements Specification for the PIP-II Jacketed High-b 650 MHz cavity

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2be28e1-4c92-47a8-81c1-775ef9794680

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently concluding its tender process for the project titled "UKRI-1986 Manufacturing Requirements Specification for the PIP-II Jacketed High-β 650 MHz cavity." This procurement, classified under the goods category, specifically relates to the manufacturing, treatment, and testing of specialised SRF cavities for the Proton Improvement Plan II project at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in the USA. The procurement method is open, with a tender period that ended on 15 June 2022. The contract is expected to start on 4 July 2022 and continue until 3 July 2024. The overall contract value is £4,000,000, with delivery targets set in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the manufacturing sector, particularly those with expertise or capacity in the production of linear accelerators or similar high-tech components. Businesses experienced in scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those familiar with stringent technical requirements and standards, will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of UKRI-STFC in collaboration with international entities highlights the potential for businesses to engage in expansive, high-value production projects, encouraging innovation and growth in the UK's engineering landscape.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 08 June 2022 Time: 14:00 Read New: 15 June 2022 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 08 June 2022 Time: 14:00 Read New: 15 June 2022 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This procurement covers the manufacturing, treatment and testing of 2 pre-series and 18 series production jacketed 650 MHz SRF cavities for the high-b section of the proton LINAC for the Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) in the USA. UKRI-STFC Daresbury Laboratory (UKRI-STFC) is working in partnership with Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) for the cavities' design and fabrication. The Purchase Order will be owned and managed by UKRI-STFC. FNAL personnel shall act as technical consultants upon UKRI-STFC request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b8e0b1-5ae3-44f7-a756-31b8a9bd7fba |
| 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 | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 RESEARCH AND 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31643100 - Linear accelerators

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 10:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b8e0b1-5ae3-44f7-a756-31b8a9bd7fba
- 29 Apr 2022 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b8e0b1-5ae3-44f7-a756-31b8a9bd7fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b8e0b1-5ae3-44f7-a756-31b8a9bd7fba
  20th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Linear-accelerators./32WE3V3P2P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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