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title: "SSA PR18021 Frequency Converter and associated equipment"
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# SSA PR18021 Frequency Converter and associated equipment

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb29d346-5afe-413e-a272-b2739969f9db

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SSA PR18021 Frequency Converter and associated equipment," initiated by the Daresbury Laboratory, involves a contract to supply Frequency Converters and associated equipment. This tender falls under the goods category and has a value of approximately £281,306.19. Located in the East Midlands, it follows a selective procurement method using the restricted procedure. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 8th February 2018 to 28th March 2018. The award for this contract was published on 22nd February 2018, signalling the finalisation of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the engineering and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in electrical equipment and converters. Companies that offer innovative solutions and detailed technical expertise would be well-suited to compete, especially larger firms or those classified as voluntary and community sector enterprises. Engaging with this market can promote growth, as the collaboration with established entities like the Daresbury Laboratory can lead to further contracts and partnerships in advanced scientific and technological developments.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 13TH 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 a Frequency Converter and associate 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/91dd5a1e-6df0-4c60-a4ae-f0d8ff0251b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,306 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,306 |
| 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 | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32552420 - Frequency converter

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91dd5a1e-6df0-4c60-a4ae-f0d8ff0251b2
- 22 Feb 2018 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91dd5a1e-6df0-4c60-a4ae-f0d8ff0251b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91dd5a1e-6df0-4c60-a4ae-f0d8ff0251b2
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fed1996-f28f-4125-8db2-d234ee742000
  Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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