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title: "UKSBS PR17179 Laser Tracker"
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# UKSBS PR17179 Laser Tracker

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fcf6827-d3c7-40f5-929f-68252b6e671f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839fc50d-d494-45af-b813-014a486cdfe7 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2018 - 1 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,056 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,056 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARO TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839fc50d-d494-45af-b813-014a486cdfe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839fc50d-d494-45af-b813-014a486cdfe7
  22nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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