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title: "UKRI-5674 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-5674 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fb1

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the contracting authority, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This particular tender, titled "UKRI-5674 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on linear accelerators. The contract was awarded to CERN (European Organization For Nuclear Research) and is located in the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage now at the award status as of 27th January 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and the contract period is set from 30th January 2026 to 30th March 2026.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in copper cavity development and coating techniques. Given the specialised nature of the procurement for high-frequency accelerators, technology-oriented companies with expertise in Nb3Sn thin film coatings are well-suited to explore similar future opportunities. As this was a direct award, businesses interested in such tenders will benefit from closely monitoring relevant scientific organisations like UKRI for potential collaborations or future procurement notices that can catalyse business growth in this sector.

## Notice

procurement for 1.3 GHz double cell copper cavity with integrated coupler port for Nb3Sn thin film coating trials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007109-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,937 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31643100 - Linear accelerators

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007109-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007109-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://home.cern/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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