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The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world’s leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. The Supplier(s) will provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demcon | - | - | 1 lot Lot 5 Analysis | - |
| Firstco | - | ~£4,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Electrical Building Services · Lot 4 Electrical Service - PLC | - |
| Frazer-Nash | - | ~£4,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 2 Electrical Interlocks - Laser Systems | - |
| Observatory Sciences | 03618225 | - | 2 lots Lot 10 Data Acquisition Systems · Lot 11 Software Training | - |
This procurement was divided into 11 lots, each awarded separately. 12 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 - Electrical Building Services 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 | 1 single bid — no competition | Firstco | active |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 Electrical Interlocks - Laser Systems 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 | 1 single bid — no competition | Frazer-Nash | active |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 Electrical Service - High Voltage Systems 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 | 1 single bid — no competition | Frazer Nash | active |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 Electrical Service - PLC 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 initial term | 2 | Firstco | active |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 Analysis 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 initial term | 3 | Demcon | active |
| Lot 6 Lot 6 Mechanical Building Services - Water 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 | - | - | unsuccessful |
| Lot 7 Lot 7 Mechanical Building Services - Gas 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | - | - | - | unsuccessful |
| Lot 8 Lot 8 Mechanical Building Services - Vacuum 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | - | - | - | unsuccessful |
| Lot 9 Lot 9 Ballistic Shield and Chambers 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Frazer Nash | active |
| Lot 10 Lot 10 Data Acquisition Systems 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 initial term | 2 | Observatory Sciences | active |
| Lot 11 Lot 11 Software Training 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £4,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Observatory Sciences | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £22,026 in 2 payments (over £25k) from UKRI (2023-03-21 to 2023-06-07).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-2023104-PRO-24111527