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title: "UKSBS PR18008 Investigation into Instability of Electron Source"
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# UKSBS PR18008 Investigation into Instability of Electron Source

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-678e9638-f0ba-4958-bbcf-ceb35adfb367

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by the Daresbury Laboratory for the project titled "UKSBS PR18008 Investigation into Instability of Electron Source." This initiative falls within the electronic supplies industry and is located in the North West of England. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2018, with an awarded contract published on 23rd February 2018. The contract value is £16,800, and it is structured as a single tender action due to being below the defined threshold, with the contract period spanning from 25th January 2018 to 20th December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in electronic systems or scientific instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the project's specific focus on advanced scientific applications. Companies are encouraged to express their interest via the provided email and to register on the designated e-sourcing portal for participation.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 4th January 201814:00 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 R&D on Investigation of Instability of High Repetition Rate RF electron source for the CLARA/VELA FEL test facility due to fast variation of the cavity parameters. 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/ac536cc5-deae-4989-906f-db0aab06ebd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,800 |
| 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 | INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH (INR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711000 - Electronic supplies

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2018 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac536cc5-deae-4989-906f-db0aab06ebd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac536cc5-deae-4989-906f-db0aab06ebd6
  23rd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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