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title: "UK SBS PR18128 UKRI STFC Pyroshock Simulator"
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# UK SBS PR18128 UKRI STFC Pyroshock Simulator

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd877f77-320e-4eec-bce2-d8374fc62183

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK SBS PR18128 UKRI STFC Pyroshock Simulator" is conducted by Daresbury Laboratory, part of UK Research and Innovation, which encompasses significant funding for research and innovation in the UK. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on simulators. The tender was published on 21 September 2018 and concluded the bidding phase on 8 October 2018 at 14:00. The contract value is set at £150,000, with a minimum value of £120,000, and is initiated under an open procedure to ensure broad access for suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing and supplying simulation technologies. Companies that can deliver advanced and compliant pyroshock simulation systems would be particularly well-positioned to bid. Given the involvement of a prestigious organisation like UK Research and Innovation, successful bidders may benefit from heightened visibility and potential follow-on contracts, facilitating growth in a competitive market.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 8 OCTOBER 2018 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. This requirement is concerned with a Pyroshock Simulator for the new National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) based at Science & Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. 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. UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale. https://stfc.ukri.org/ Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Tender submissions to be priced in GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28defb9c-5630-4f74-a0a5-c5c55a3b3304 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2018 - 21 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,200 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THP SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 11:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28defb9c-5630-4f74-a0a5-c5c55a3b3304
- 21 Nov 2018 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28defb9c-5630-4f74-a0a5-c5c55a3b3304
- 21 Sep 2018 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2880c6ae-b502-4c10-ac56-415c44ba866e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28defb9c-5630-4f74-a0a5-c5c55a3b3304
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2880c6ae-b502-4c10-ac56-415c44ba866e
  21st September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
- https://stfc.ukri.org/

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