Awarded

Fabrication and Treatment of High Beta Superconducting Cavities for European Spallation Source

Awarded 09 Apr 2018

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Awarded09 Apr 2018
Value£6,255,810.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 9 Apr 2018Expired 8 Apr 2021

UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to RI Research Instruments GmbH for the fabrication and treatment of high-beta superconducting cavities for the European Spallation Source (ESS) proton linac.

The cavities, operating at 704.42 MHz, were to be equipped with He-tanks and produced ready for RF testing at a qualified laboratory, with STFC supplying all high-purity niobium materials for piece parts.

The contract value was £6,255,810.

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