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# UKSBS PR17114 Antenna and Associated Equipment

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b09295bb-721e-4cee-95d0-e75929fc7742

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) seeking to acquire antenna and associated equipment, with the tender titled "UKSBS PR17114 Antenna and Associated Equipment". This procurement is categorised under "Satellite antennas" and is taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation, which is below the threshold. The tender period closed on 17 September 2017, while the awarded contract commenced on 4 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 19 January 2018. The total value of the contract is £22,838.30.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and telecommunications sectors, particularly those specializing in antenna manufacturing and supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, as the process encourages participation from smaller entities capable of delivering innovative solutions. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the research and scientific equipment market should consider engaging with the STFC, which supports a diverse academic community and collaborates with various international research initiatives.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 25TH SEPTEMBER 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 Antenna Equipment. 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/56946fa9-e4c1-44b9-ab5c-222756e164cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2017 - 19 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,838 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,838 |
| 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 | SCHWARZBECK MESS - ELEKTRONIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56946fa9-e4c1-44b9-ab5c-222756e164cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56946fa9-e4c1-44b9-ab5c-222756e164cc
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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