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title: "HeXI MeV Electron Source for Diamond Light Source"
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# HeXI MeV Electron Source for Diamond Light Source

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3ea5b40-780c-4344-86bf-463fe541c39f

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## Summary

Diamond Light Source Ltd, based on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, has recently awarded a contract for the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of a HeXI MeV Electron Source. This contract, categorised under "Particle accelerators," was part of an open procedure procurement process and targeted towards SMEs. The tender process started with bids closing on 30th April 2024, and the agreement was awarded to High Voltage Engineering Europa B.V. on 11th July 2024. The project officially commenced on 1st July 2024 and will conclude on 30th June 2026.

This public procurement contract presents an exciting growth opportunity for businesses operating in the high-tech engineering and particle accelerator sectors. Companies with expertise in producing electron guns and mega-volt accelerators will find this project highly relevant. Additionally, businesses equipped with the capabilities to provide detailed technical documentation and ensure the maintainability of complex systems without ongoing supplier support are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. The procurement process by Diamond Light Source Ltd, known for their cutting-edge scientific research facilities, underscores significant potential for innovative engineering solutions and collaboration with leading research entities.

## Notice

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. The scope of the contract is to design, manufacture, test and deliver to DLS a fully functional electron gun and mega-volt (MV) accelerator, henceforth referred to as the electron source, for the High energy Xtallography Instrument (HeXI). The electron source must deliver a continuous waveform (Cw) electron beam with a tuneable energy range of between 0.1 to 1 MeV. The system must be provided with all necessary drawings and documentation to ensure the electron source can be operated and maintained without supplier support if necessary. To apply visit our website which requires suppliers to complete a one-off simple registration form, which will generate a unique password for your account. You are then able to login to register your interest against the Tender and download the tender documents. Link to the site: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73942325-ce78-43df-94b4-b2c56173a074 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,680,475 |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING EUROPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31643000 - Particle accelerators

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73942325-ce78-43df-94b4-b2c56173a074
- 26 Mar 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d30261-9789-4340-85a3-28a551daae7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73942325-ce78-43df-94b4-b2c56173a074
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d30261-9789-4340-85a3-28a551daae7e
  26th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

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