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title: "UKSBS PR17169 Frequency-Resolved Optical Gate (FROG)"
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# UKSBS PR17169 Frequency-Resolved Optical Gate (FROG)

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e0f6632-f251-4d54-9032-8f5f8f1e9011

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## Summary

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.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laser technologies or scientific instrumentation. Companies that have experience providing innovative solutions in scientific research, particularly those structured as voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with leading organisations like the STFC can provide valuable exposure and potential for growth in the public sector along with the chance to collaborate on cutting-edge scientific projects.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdb66b1-5026-4a3f-aaee-10d9308edd94 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2018 - 15 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,500 |
| 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 | FASTLITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdb66b1-5026-4a3f-aaee-10d9308edd94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdb66b1-5026-4a3f-aaee-10d9308edd94
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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