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UKSBS PR17179 Laser Tracker

DARESBURY LABORATORY

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22 Feb 2018 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) seeking a Laser Tracker System through a direct procurement method, classified under the goods category, with a total value of £117,056. The tender, titled "UKSBS PR17179 Laser Tracker," was awarded on 3rd January 2018. The contract period began on 4th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 1st February 2018. The delivery address for this contract is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The expression of interest closed on 14th December 2017, highlighting the importance of adhering to deadlines for interested parties.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the laser and measurement technology industry, particularly for those able to provide advanced scientific equipment. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in precision measurement and have experience with scientific research facilities would be well-suited to compete. Collaborating with the STFC can lead to further growth, visibility, and the potential for additional contracts within the academic and scientific community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR17179 Laser Tracker

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 14th DECEMBER 2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration". Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. This requirement is for a Laser Tracker System. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fcf6827-d3c7-40f5-929f-68252b6e671f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839fc50d-d494-45af-b813-014a486cdfe7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,056 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,056 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2018 - 1 Feb 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARESBURY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 4AD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARO TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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