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# UKSBS PR17145 Amplifier Upgrade

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f53fc73-0a04-485e-8ae4-3984a60cabc5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR17145 Amplifier Upgrade" is initiated by the Daresbury Laboratory, a part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is located in Warrington, England. This contract is classified under the goods category, specifically for amplifiers, and has a total value of £295,366. The procurement method utilised is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 2 November 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 9 January 2018 and concluding on 14 June 2018. The award notice for the contract was published on 5 March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electronic goods and upgrades, especially in the field of scientific instruments and technology. Companies that possess experience in developing and upgrading amplifiers, or those with innovative solutions in the technology sector, will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders involving similar high-tech scientific products and services. Engaging with STFC could also provide access to collaborative opportunities within a vibrant ecosystem of academia and research that circulates around significant scientific facilities.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 2 NOVEMBER 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 an upgrade to an existing Amplifier for a laser. 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/007e6e2b-5e97-476b-b02e-356030679678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2018 - 14 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,366 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £295,366 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMPLITUDE SYSTEMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 09:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/007e6e2b-5e97-476b-b02e-356030679678
- 5 Mar 2018 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/007e6e2b-5e97-476b-b02e-356030679678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/007e6e2b-5e97-476b-b02e-356030679678
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3fa57bb-7cf9-47ab-a4d1-29853dbe51be
  Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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