---
title: "UKRI-1507 Kicker Thyratron Valves"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02daa4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-08-27"
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# UKRI-1507 Kicker Thyratron Valves

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02daa4

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by UK Research & Innovation for the purchase of 20 CX1925X Kicker Thyratron Valves, classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contracting activity is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 30 July 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, awarded without a prior call for competition due to the unique technical requirements that only E2V Teledyne can fulfil. The delivery location is in the East of England, and the total contract value is £229,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying specialised scientific equipment, particularly those that can offer unique or innovative solutions. Companies with a strong technical background in high-precision laboratory instruments may find this an advantageous area to explore, as the requirement for specific valves limits competition. The unique nature of the valves means that only suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications are likely to be successful in future tenders for similar products.

## Notice

This procurement is for the purchase of 20 CX1925X Thyratron Valves, over a period of 4 years. This purchase was made via a single source, in line with the public contract regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the purchase of 20 CX1925X Thyratron valves, over a period of 4 years.

### Procurement Information

E2V Teledyne is the only world wide supplier of these valves. Whilst research is being done into alternatives, solid state equivalents are currently not able to perform in the same way as the valves. These Valves are the only values that are compatible and deliver the specified outputs required for the ISIS kicker system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021301-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021301-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=621947412

## Provenance

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