Supply of High Purity Niobium for PIP-II Superconducting RF Cavity Prototype
UK Shared Business Services · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of High Purity Niobium for PIP-II Superconducting RF Cavity Prototype
Awarded 29 Nov 2019
Awarded29 Nov 2019
Value£112,120.00
SupplierMarphil International SAS
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 9mo ago2mo term
Awarded 29 Nov 2019Expired 5 Feb 2020
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UK Shared Business Services awarded a contract to Marphil International SAS for the supply of high purity niobium material in semi-finished form for the production of a prototype PIP-II superconducting RF cavity.
The contract includes quality assurance planning and execution, with the supplier required to provide a Quality Assurance Plan approved by STFC and deliver formal reports and documentation.
The contract value is £112,120.
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