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title: "UKRI-3937 ISIS Linear Accelerator"
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# UKRI-3937 ISIS Linear Accelerator

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04875f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-3937 ISIS Linear Accelerator" for the replacement of the existing Accelerator system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxford. This procurement process, categorised under "goods" in the industry category of Amplifiers (CPV code 32343000), was carried out through a limited procurement method without prior publication due to technical reasons, as only one supplier could meet the requirements. The contract, valued at EUR 1,607,832, was awarded to Ampegon Power Electronics AG on 22 April 2024. The procurement process is now in the Award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in high-energy particle accelerator technology and related high-performance components. Companies with expertise in providing advanced technical solutions and those positioned to meet stringent technical requirements demanded by leading research facilities would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. As UKRI focuses on advanced scientific research advancements, businesses in the relevant sectors could see substantial growth by participating in such high-value contracts that support cutting-edge research infrastructure.

## Notice

ISIS, sited at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), is the world's most productive pulsed neutron source. Intense bursts of neutrons are produced at 20mS intervals when a heavy metal target is bombarded by a high-energy (800 MeV) proton beam from a synchrotron accelerator releasing neutrons by the process of spallation. This is for a contract for a replacement for the Accelerator system which uses a thermionic triode valve (tube) amplifier which is coming to the end of its production life. This is required to ensure continued operation of the facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ISIS, sited at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), is the world's most productive pulsed neutron source. Intense bursts of neutrons are produced at 20mS intervals when a heavy metal target is bombarded by a high-energy (800 MeV) proton beam from a synchrotron accelerator releasing neutrons by the process of spallation. This is for a contract for a replacement for the Accelerator system which uses a thermionic triode valve (tube) amplifier which is coming to the end of its production life. This is required to ensure continued operation of the facility. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

### Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded under regulation 32 (b) ii - The supplies can be supplied only by Ampegon Power Electronics AG, as they are the only supplier who can meet the technical requirements outlined by UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024374-2024 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,607,832 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMPEGON POWER ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024374-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=873397522
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

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