Diamond Light Source Ltd · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of Three 150kW 500MHz Circulators for Diamond-II Project

Awarded 02 Dec 2024

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Awarded02 Dec 2024
Value£249,345.75
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 11mo ago12mo term
Awarded 2 Dec 2024Expired 1 Dec 2025

Diamond Light Source Ltd awarded a contract to AFT Microwave GmbH for the design, manufacture, and delivery of three identical 150 kW CW, 500 MHz circulators for the Diamond-II upgrade project.

The circulators are capable of handling any power up to 150 kW in continuous wave or peak power operation for extended periods.

The contract value is AUD 249,345.75.

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