CLARA Phase 2 Power Converter

This specification covers the procurement of 16 bipolar power converters for the CLARA project – phase 2; 15 power converters are to be connected to Quadrupole magnets, the 16th is to be reserved as a spare. The Quadrupoles are required to be bipolar, as magnets of this type may sometimes be used in a scanning mode where the current has to be run smoothly through zero from one polarity to the other.

During this type of operation the power converter shall be capable of a ramp rate of up to 10A/sec, ramping up to full current, before ramping back to 0A at 10A/sec. Additional information: This sourcing activity is being carried out via our E-Sourcing Portal – Emptoris.

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The instructions are as follows; As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing’.

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