Planning

STFC Frequency-resolved optical gating device

DARESBURY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Mar 2018 at 08:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2017 at 10:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a leading multi-disciplinary organisation in the UK, has initiated a procurement process for a "Frequency-resolved optical gating device". The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 18 December 2017 at 14:00 hours. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are required to express their interest via email or register on the CCS eSourcing portal. This tender falls under the category of audio-frequency signal conversion apparatus and is associated with delivering advanced scientific instruments for use in prominent research facilities located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in optical instrumentation, signal processing, and related technological fields. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those capable of supplying high-tech scientific equipment, particularly SMEs and larger corporations with a proven track record in research and development. Engaging in this procurement could lead to partnerships with STFC and access to extensive support and resources, often benefiting both innovative start-ups and established firms in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STFC Frequency-resolved optical gating device

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** Description CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 18 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".Tender submissions to be priced in PS GBP. 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. 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. This requirement is for the supply of a Pulse Characterisation Device to be used within the Central Laser Facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Additional information: * Additional text DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Note: 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 " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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/emptoris by following the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing 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; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service 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. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.Tender submissions to be priced in GBP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2354502a-20be-47c9-ba75-4192922044e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f98e58-8b6e-4235-8350-879de0d43bd1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32552400 - Audio-frequency signal conversion apparatus

32552420 - Frequency converter

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

48313100 - Optical reading system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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