UK SBS PR16014 - D100X 100J Cooling System.

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.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council is building an advanced laser system for an end customer. This system will initially be built and tested at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK, before being transferred to another facility in Germany. This procurement is for a cooling system to control and maintain the temperature of the 100J laser amplifier head.

This Contract is for a confirmed 1x cooling system with the OPTION to purchase a further cooling system over a 48 month period.

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.

All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service’s e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at

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Additional information: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.

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