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UKSBS PR17169 Frequency-Resolved Optical Gate (FROG)

DARESBURY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKSBS PR17169 Frequency-Resolved Optical Gate (FROG) was conducted by the Daresbury Laboratory, part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This tender, classified under the "Lasers" industry category, involved providing a Pulse Characterisation Device for use within the Central Laser Facility. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 17 December 2017. The contract was awarded on 4 January 2018, with a total contract value of £84,500, spanning from 5 January 2018 to 15 March 2018, and located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR17169 Frequency-Resolved Optical Gate (FROG)

Notice 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". 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 the supply of a Pulse Characterisation Device to be used within the Central Laser Facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The 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-b5fd17-3e0f6632-f251-4d54-9032-8f5f8f1e9011
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdb66b1-5026-4a3f-aaee-10d9308edd94
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£84,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2018 - 15 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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

FASTLITE

Further Information

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