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title: "UKRI-3111 ESS High Beta Cavities- Additional Cavity Surface Treatments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d081"
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# UKRI-3111 ESS High Beta Cavities- Additional Cavity Surface Treatments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d081

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) awarded a contract for specialist surface treatments for the ESS High Beta cavities project to RI Research Instruments GmbH. The title of the contract is "UKRI-3111 ESS High Beta Cavities-Additional Cavity Surface Treatments" in the Linear accelerators industry category. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 30th May 2023, with a total value of €350,000. The contract was initiated on a tender basis and awarded in accordance with regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii).

This contract by UK Research & Innovation STFC offers opportunities for businesses providing specialist surface treatments in the Linear accelerators industry. Companies with expertise in buffered chemical polish and double "HPR" treatments can compete for potential future additional treatments. The location for delivery is in Warrington, UKD61. Interested businesses should monitor the UKRI website for forthcoming redacted contract documents within the next 30 days for further transparency on the procurement process.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide specialist surface treatments: up to 6 buffered chemical polish (BCP) and up to 6 double-"HPR" treatments to be called off if/when required, to re-treat SRF cavities within the ESS High Beta cavities project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide specialist surface treatments: up to 6 buffered chemical polish (BCP) and up to 6 double-"HPR" treatments to be called off if/when required, to re-treat SRF cavities within the ESS High Beta cavities project. Due to compatibility reasons, the original manufacturer is required for this work. The total contract value shall not exceed EUR350,000.00 excluding VAT, the initial contract value shall be EUR173,400.00 excluding VAT. UKRI does not commit to any of the optional charges but may call off against the optional charges if required. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contracttransparency- data/

Options: This requirement is for an initial contract of EUR173,400 for 6 additional treatments of BCP and 6 additional treatments of HPR. However, the value includes up to EUR350,000 total in case of further treatments being required.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded in accordance with regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015362-2023 |
| 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 | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## 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 | TLD61 Warrington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RI RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31643100 - Linear accelerators

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015362-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.urk.i.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=784377485
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contracttransparency-

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