--- title: "UK SBS PR18144 UKRI Linac Waveguide for STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DARESBURY LABORATORY" published: "2019-06-07" --- # UK SBS PR18144 UKRI Linac Waveguide for STFC Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df90dd8c-35b3-44c5-8901-aea974f25c65.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of a Linac Waveguide, designated as UK SBS PR18144, intended for use at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Daresbury Laboratory, located in Warrington, North West England. This tender requires the detail design, manufacture, testing, documentation, and delivery of the Waveguide. The closing time for bids is set for 25 January 2019 at 14:00 hours. The procurement follows an open procedure above threshold, with a total contract value estimated between £480,000 and £520,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and manufacturing of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in linear accelerators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the range of capabilities required for this project. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in complex engineering and scientific applications will be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the UK's research excellence. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision.*** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 25 January at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. This requirement is concerned with the detail design, manufacture, testing, documentation, and delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, of a Waveguide that will be used in CLARA (Compact Linear Accelerator for Research and Applications). 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/57eb3cf2-3fcc-4a22-8702-2e4e6fc0f7cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2019 - 12 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £520,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31643100 - Linear accelerators ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57eb3cf2-3fcc-4a22-8702-2e4e6fc0f7cf - 9 Jan 2019 at 12:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57eb3cf2-3fcc-4a22-8702-2e4e6fc0f7cf - 30 Nov 2018 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57eb3cf2-3fcc-4a22-8702-2e4e6fc0f7cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57eb3cf2-3fcc-4a22-8702-2e4e6fc0f7cf 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0b350ff-6274-42ae-b1e7-ca9986599f04 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d63fa9b-c978-438f-aaa5-15012d21214c Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb334d4c-6209-4911-9dab-b01546c3337b RFP Request for Proposal PR18144 - 9.1.19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f351ed8f-bd3d-4f4e-8d82-908fd026f1df PR18144 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4a6568a-b59d-441b-8c14-05938e305591 Supplies Contract PR18144 ## 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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