Tender

UKRI Cryo Free Cooling System for STFC

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Dec 2018 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is managing a procurement process for a cryogen-free cooling system on behalf of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a leading organisation in scientific research. This tender, titled "UKRI Cryo Free Cooling System for STFC," falls within the industry category of gas cooling systems, with a total estimated value ranging from £250,000 to £600,000. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2019, while the contract was set to start from 4th March 2019 and run until 18th November 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, with delivery anticipated in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in cooling systems and system design. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement appealing, as it supports their participation in significant public contracts. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions in cryogenic technology and system integration would be well-suited to compete in this process, potentially leading to future contracts and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI Cryo Free Cooling System for STFC

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision.*** ***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Monday 28th January 2019 at 14.00 BST.*** The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), 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 wishes to procure a cryogen free cooling system to stably control the temperature of a laser system amplifier head whilst extracting the heat load generated by the pump lasers. Contract will cover prototype system & full design of production system, with contractual option to proceed with purchase of production system if Contracting Authority wishes to take this up. The total estimated value listed encompasses both the confirmed purchase and contractual option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a933066d-68ea-472f-aad0-f63ccdf4b145
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2019 - 18 Nov 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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