---
title: "UKSBS SSAPR18070 UKRI Frequency Converter STFC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARESBURY LABORATORY"
published: "2018-04-30"
---

# UKSBS SSAPR18070 UKRI Frequency Converter STFC

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, Daresbury Laboratory, which is a key facility under the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The opportunity is titled "UKSBS SSAPR18070 UKRI Frequency Converter STFC," classified under goods in the frequency converter industry. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and the contract totalled £58,841.90. The tender period concluded on 3 April 2018, and the contract period is set to begin on 17 April 2018 and run until 31 July 2018. This procurement predominantly serves the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of frequency converters and related goods. Companies that are innovative and can cater to the technical specifications required by a leading scientific organisation like STFC will thrive in this competitive environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide niche products or services in this area, particularly those focused on advanced engineering and technology solutions, may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and partnership with a renowned entity in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 3 APRIL 2018 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 purchase of a Frequency Converter. 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/62b39e58-d5ef-4155-af52-95014e942dd0 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32552420 - Frequency converter

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b39e58-d5ef-4155-af52-95014e942dd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b39e58-d5ef-4155-af52-95014e942dd0
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-299f4684-ac74-4670-b7d2-bf297cfcee39.json.