--- title: "UKRI Cryo Free Cooling System for STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-03-27" --- # UKRI Cryo Free Cooling System for STFC Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9806335-e214-444a-af55-e0ee3eb05f71.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is managing a procurement process for a cryogen-free cooling system on behalf of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a leading organisation in scientific research. This tender, titled "UKRI Cryo Free Cooling System for STFC," falls within the industry category of gas cooling systems, with a total estimated value ranging from £250,000 to £600,000. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2019, while the contract was set to start from 4th March 2019 and run until 18th November 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, with delivery anticipated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in cooling systems and system design. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement appealing, as it supports their participation in significant public contracts. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions in cryogenic technology and system integration would be well-suited to compete in this process, potentially leading to future contracts and enhanced visibility within the public sector. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision.*** ***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Monday 28th January 2019 at 14.00 BST.*** The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), 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 wishes to procure a cryogen free cooling system to stably control the temperature of a laser system amplifier head whilst extracting the heat load generated by the pump lasers. Contract will cover prototype system & full design of production system, with contractual option to proceed with purchase of production system if Contracting Authority wishes to take this up. The total estimated value listed encompasses both the confirmed purchase and contractual option. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a933066d-68ea-472f-aad0-f63ccdf4b145 | | 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 | 27 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 18 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31161200 - Gas cooling systems - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Mar 2020 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a933066d-68ea-472f-aad0-f63ccdf4b145 - 21 Dec 2018 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a933066d-68ea-472f-aad0-f63ccdf4b145 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a933066d-68ea-472f-aad0-f63ccdf4b145 27th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fc91e9b-4915-422d-93cd-8700d64624e3 RFP Request for Proposal PR18175 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8012b21b-152f-4d03-9e7c-87154da621d3 PR18175 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81c738c1-8e92-4a6a-9d54-2d47a5be3cd5 PR18175 Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9f8c24d-ea7a-4bf9-9310-2f31fd444f49 PR18175 AW6.1 Mandatory Criteria ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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