UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 10TH May 2017, 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER.

STFC Daresbury Laboratory has a need to purchase 2 No. bespoke UHV pumping systems for its commitment to testing the Superconducting RF High Beta cavities for the European Spallation Source.

The Technical Specification and associated documents and drawings give details for the provision for the UHV pumping systems of the Superconducting RF High β Cavities. The contract will be to supply 2 No. bespoke UHV pumping systems to operate in a radiation environment that will include:

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