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title: "UK SBS PR16274 Multi-Channel Fibre Optics Distributed Temperature Measurement System"
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# UK SBS PR16274 Multi-Channel Fibre Optics Distributed Temperature Measurement System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6349b81-d141-429b-a2df-9fbf99b9739d

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking to procure a multi-channel fibre optics distributed temperature measurement system for the STFC - Daresbury Laboratory. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to optical-fibre cables for data transmission, and is located in Swindon, England. The tender process was conducted through an open procurement method, and while the procurement stage has reached the award phase, the original tender period concluded on February 21, 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £49,429, commenced on March 9, 2017, and is set to run until March 8, 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in fibre optic systems, temperature monitoring technologies, or those with relevant technical expertise. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with stringent health, safety, and environmental standards, and those capable of providing robust technical support during installation, would be ideal competitors. The project's setting within a cutting-edge scientific environment indicates that innovative solutions and high-quality offerings will be particularly valued, fostering growth potential for smaller and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand in technical and scientific markets.

## Notice

STFC - Daresbury Laboratory is currently constructing the CLARA electron particle accelerator, as part of the development programme for a future UK FEL (Free electron laser). This specification is concerned with the supply only of a multi-channel fibre optic distributed temperature measurement system, which is required to provide very accurate temperature monitoring within the CLARA accelerator enclosure. Once installed by our technical staff, the system must be able to sense the temperature at one meter intervals along the length of commercially available fibre optic cables (separately procured and installed by us), ideally, using the principles of Raman back scattering. Although this system, including the fibres, will be installed by us we would expect access to technical support during the installation/commissioning phase. This system will provide diagnostic information to the machine operators and will provide feedback to the air conditioning system which is controlling the area temperature to 23degC +/- 0.1degC. The equipment specification and the following requirements should be considered to be the minimum acceptable standards. The delivered system must use a fibre optic cable as the sensor to satisfy the following parameters: Supply voltage 220~240 V Temperature resolution 0.01 to 0.03degC Measurement distance (fibre optic cable length for each channel) 10 km per channel (Minimum) Sampling interval along the length of the fibre 1m (Maximum) Measurement range -200degC to +200degC Number of sensor channels (number of fibre optic cables that can be used) 16 (Minimum) Interface RS232 (Modbus), Ethernet (Modbus) Must integrate to EPICS (Scientific SCADA package) to allow the control of sensor start point with analysis of temperature and fibre attenuation. Sensor Non-specialist, commercially available, optical fibre Laser safety Class 1M (Maximum) Visualisation software All software must be supplied that is required to set up, control and visualise data on a PC via Ethernet. Ability to produce graphs and analyse data from anywhere on the network. Pricing Supply of the system (GBP) inclusive of all necessary accessories to meet our requirements; including Carriage and some limited access to technical support during the installation/commissioning process. The system must be delivered by mid-March 2017. Build Standards You are to confirm the equipment build standards conform to with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation and must be CE marked. Health and Safety Policy A copy of the company's current Health and Safety policy is to be submitted. Environmental Policy A copy of the company's current Environmental policy is to be submitted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d9be2b-4cdc-465d-af18-3e61d03a4c1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2017 - 8 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,429 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOKOGAWA UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d9be2b-4cdc-465d-af18-3e61d03a4c1a
- 30 Jan 2017 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5640e642-e628-462e-9304-d8faa04b26cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d9be2b-4cdc-465d-af18-3e61d03a4c1a
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5640e642-e628-462e-9304-d8faa04b26cc
  30th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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