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title: "UK SBS SSAPR18070 UKRI STFC Frequency Converter"
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# UK SBS SSAPR18070 UKRI STFC Frequency Converter

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-184379c0-3dbb-4247-8d92-e4822fd30492

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) of UK Research and Innovation, which has issued a tender titled "UK SBS SSAPR18070 UKRI STFC Frequency Converter". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically seeking power converters, with the tender located in England. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 16 April 2018. The full contract period runs from 17 April 2018 to 31 July 2018, with a total value of £58,841.90. Bids were required by 26 February 2018, with suppliers instructed to express interest via email rather than direct applications to the buyer.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing or supplying power conversion technologies. Companies that possess expertise in electronics and engineering, particularly those with experience in scientific or technological applications, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the STFC and establishing a foothold in the research sector can lead to further collaborations and procurement opportunities within the UK's leading research environment.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 26 FEB 2018 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. This requirement is concerned with a Frequency Converter for Science & Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. 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. UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale. https://stfc.ukri.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d217fa3-20b0-4b7d-9bac-6b8ae49a4f47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,841 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,841 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARESBURY LABORATORY |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31121110 - Power converters

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d217fa3-20b0-4b7d-9bac-6b8ae49a4f47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d217fa3-20b0-4b7d-9bac-6b8ae49a4f47
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://stfc.ukri.org/

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