Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c48-4e16-73c1-805a-fe561b24e07f/niobium-material-for-dune-pip-ii-high-beta-srf-cavities-prototype-and-series-pr pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Niobium material for DUNE PIP-II High Beta SRF Cavities (Prototype and Series Production) [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £70,000 to £1,500,000 Published 20 Dec 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This requirement is separated into two different procurements. The scope of the procurement 1 (Prototype Production) is to include: • The supply of high purity Niobium material in semi-finished form for the 1off prototype DUNE PIP-II High Beta SRF Cavities operating at 650 MHz • The supply of high purity Niobium material in semi-finished form for the 20 off series production DUNE PIP-II High Beta SRF Cavities operating at 650 MHz. • The supplier shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), detailing all necessary quality activity for the execution of the contracts, which shall be approved by UKRI STFC. • The supplier shall deliver formal reports and documentation to UKRI STFC including technical analysis, quality control measurements, materials analysis data and specific inspection reports • Delivery of niobium material to UKRI STFC or its designated representative, under Delivered, Duty Paid (DDP) incoterms (VAT exempt) The estimated value of this opportunity is £70,000 - £90,000 excl. VAT, with an estimated date for publication of contract notice on Contracts Finder being October 2019. The scope of procurement 2 (Series Production) is to include: • The supply of high purity Niobium material in semi-finished form for the 20 off series production DUNE PIP-II High Beta SRF Cavities operating at 650 MHz • The supplier shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), detailing all necessary quality activity for the execution of the contract, which shall be approved by UKRI STFC. • The supplier shall deliver formal reports and documentation to UKRI STFC including technical analysis, quality control measurements, materials analysis data and specific inspection reports • Delivery of niobium material to UKRI STFC or its designated representative, under Delivered, Duty Paid (DDP) incoterms (VAT exempt) The estimated value of this opportunity is £1.4m excl. VAT, with an estimated date for publication of contract notice on Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder being September 2020. Additional information: Please note, procurement 1 (Prototype Production) has now been awarded. The award notice for this procurement can be found here: [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822a1d5a-f727-4871-959d-5935d4f361db?p=@xUlRRPT0=NjJNT08=UFQ) Read full description ## CPV classification Niobium Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d8161fca-287b-4c0b-9573-3682f903192f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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