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title: "UKSBS PR17170 Dual Directional Coupler"
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# UKSBS PR17170 Dual Directional Coupler

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73f45a94-1506-4305-a1d9-7e67262168c1

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Daresbury Laboratory, which sought bids for the supply and delivery of five Dual Directional Couplers (Contract ID: UKSBS PR17170) within the goods category. The tender was awarded on 15 December 2017, with a completion date set for 29 March 2018. The total value of the contract was £19,750. The procurement method utilised was a competitive quotation, a limited process aimed at suppliers capable of meeting this specific requirement. Interested bidders were required to express their intent via email and register on the e-sourcing portal, with the tender period closing on 1 December 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in electronic components, particularly those capable of supplying couplings. Businesses such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in engineering or electronics, and larger firms with capabilities in research and development, would find this contract appealing. Participation in projects associated with Daresbury Laboratory could facilitate valuable partnerships and enhance credibility within the scientific community, opening doors to further contracts in the rapidly evolving fields of particle physics and space science.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 1 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 and delivery to site of Dual Directional couplers, 5 off. 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/958a3779-a1ad-404b-ae7d-20ce563eb628 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,750 |
| 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 | FREQUENSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44167100 - Couplings

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958a3779-a1ad-404b-ae7d-20ce563eb628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958a3779-a1ad-404b-ae7d-20ce563eb628
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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