II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Fusion Futures: Microwave Test Facility
Reference number:
T/CB/110/24
73210000
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Research consultancy services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility.
This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following:
-Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity
-High-powered gyrotrons
-Novel source testing
-Waveguide testing
-Low power microwave testing
-Launcher mechanical testing
-Quasi-optical propagation testing
The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are:
-Microwave source testing
-High-powered microwave component testing
-Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig
It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility.
The estimated budget for each contract is between £10,000 and £20,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 100000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71621000
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Technical analysis or consultancy services
73000000
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Research and development services and related consultancy services
73200000
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Research and development consultancy services
73220000
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Development consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14 -
Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance:
OX14 3DB
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility.
This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following:
-Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity
-High-powered gyrotrons
-Novel source testing
-Waveguide testing
-Low power microwave testing
-Launcher mechanical testing
-Quasi-optical propagation testing
The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are:
-Microwave source testing
-High-powered microwave component testing
-Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig
It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility.
The estimated budget for each contract is between £10,000 and £20,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 4 months long.
The contract scope is proposed to include the following deliverables:
-Definition of scope for an overall test facility
-Definition of technical requirements for an overall test facility
-Report of anticipated use of test facility
-Definition of technical requirements for a gyrotron cavity test rig (additional scope)
II.2.14)
Additional information
A webinar will be held to further discuss the requirement, joining details can be found in supporting information on EU Supply.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/08/2024