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title: "ESS RFDS 704MHz Circulator and Load Supporting Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-09-18"
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# ESS RFDS 704MHz Circulator and Load Supporting Equipment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7065844b-beb0-48f6-9ee1-2dca4ca974a3

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which awarded a contract titled "ESS RFDS 704MHz Circulator and Load Supporting Equipment." This project is classified under goods, specifically within the structures and parts category, and is primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the award was published on 18th September 2018, with the actual contract period spanning from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2019. The total contract value amounts to £29,653.92.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of support structures and equipment related to scientific facilities. Companies engaged in manufacturing and supplying modular support systems could be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Given the project's affiliation with the European Spallation Source in Sweden, businesses with experience in international procurement and collaborations within the scientific and engineering sectors may also find advantageous opportunities to expand their operations.

## Notice

STFC are supplying support structures for a new scientific facility being built in Sweden called the European Spallation Source (ESS). The UK Government has committed PS165m to the project. As part of this funding STFC are providing Support Structures which include modular support systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ee3e37-6fe4-4d31-8c45-367464cff026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,653 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILTI SVENSKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212300 - Structures and parts

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ee3e37-6fe4-4d31-8c45-367464cff026

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ee3e37-6fe4-4d31-8c45-367464cff026
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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