UK SBS PR19046 ISIS Moderator Prototypes

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 08/11/2019 at 14:00 GMT. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: Lot 1 - Methane Moderator Prototype The requirement is for the supply of a cryogenic methane moderator to the detailed component drawings provided along with the requirement, to the dimensions, tolerances and specifications laid out in the technical drawings. The cryogenic methane moderator is situated within the reflector assembly at the core of ISIS TS1. The purpose of moderators is to reduce the energy of the neutrons being released from the target to a suitable level for the receiving scientific instruments conducting various studies. The cryogenic methane moderator operates with a flow of liquid methane at 3.4bar and with a temperature of 110K. Lot 2 - Hydrogen Moderator Prototype The requirement is for the supply of a cryogenic hydrogen moderator to the detailed component drawings provided along with the requirement, to the dimensions, tolerances and specifications laid out in the technical drawings. The cryogenic hydrogen moderator is situated within the reflector assembly at the core of ISIS TS1. The purpose of moderators is to reduce the energy of the neutrons being released from the target to a suitable level for the receiving scientific instruments conducting various studies. The liquid hydrogen moderator operates with a flow of liquid hydrogen at 8 bar and with a temperature of 20K. The hydrogen moderator is built up in three layers of safety containment due to the explosive nature of hydrogen. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control.