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Inspection and Delivery of Superconducting RF Cavities for STFC's ESS Contribution

Awarded 31 Mar 2021

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Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£26,433.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 5mo ago2mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 May 2021

UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to RI Research Instruments GmbH for additional inspection and mechanical dimensional controls of STFC's High Beta superconducting RF cavities, which form part of STFC's contribution to the ESS project.

The scope included the setup of bespoke jigs and CCM programming.

The contract, valued at £26,433, was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (2), (b) (ii) of the PCR (2015).

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