Connection cables

Tender description

Flexible DC Power cable is required for the refurbishment and upgrade program on the Riken beamline. This cable will be used to connect the power supplies used to provide the drive current to the various types of magnets used on the accelerator. The power supplies range from 5kW to 100kW with an output current range of 100 Amps DC to 500 Amps DC with the exception of RB2 which has an output of 4200A. Each power supply will use single core or multiple single core high temperature cables. Flexible DC Power cable is required for the refurbishment and upgrade program on the Riken beamline. This cable will be used to connect the power supplies used to provide the drive current to the various types of magnets used on the accelerator. The power supplies range from 5kW to 100kW with an output current range of 100 Amps DC to 500 Amps DC with the exception of RB2 which has an output of 4200A. Each power supply will use single core or multiple single core high temperature cables. Cable Type: 70mm2 flexible DC Connecting Cable. Amount Required: 400 Metres Required Packaging: 400 Metre Drums Cable Type: 95mm2 flexible DC Connecting Cable. Amount Required: 3000 Metres Required Packaging: 500 Metre Drums Cable Type: 150mm2 flexible DC Connecting Cable. Amount Required: 500 Metres Required Packaging: 500 Metre Drums Cable Type: 240mm2 flexible DC Connecting Cable. Amount Required: 3500 Metres Required Packaging: 500 Metre Drums There is the potential purchase for additional cables (in the sizes as stated above) over 4 year contract with the successful supplier not exceeding the maximum budget of £195,000. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the above link ‘Supplier e-Sourcing Registration’. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific Procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement Online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e- Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.2.2. Responses received outside or concurrently using the e-Sourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.