Planning

IT16212 STFC DRIE Refurbishment Site Day

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Dec 2016 at 15:01

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Dec 2016 at 14:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is initiating a public procurement process titled "IT16212 STFC DRIE Refurbishment Site Day" in the computer equipment and supplies industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant site day event scheduled for 15th December 2016 at the Innovations-Technology Access Centre (I-TAC), located on the Harwell Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The anticipated timeline indicates that the tender will be launched on 16th December 2016, with a closing date for submissions set for 12th January 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via the provided contact information.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the technology, engineering, and consulting sectors, particularly those specialising in semiconductor machinery, laboratory equipment, and software development. Companies that offer refurbishment services or upgrades for scientific equipment, as well as those providing training and support in these areas, would be especially well-suited to compete. The emphasis on creating an open-access cleanroom facility indicates a potential for collaboration with SMEs and research institutions, broadening the market landscape for suppliers capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT16212 STFC DRIE Refurbishment Site Day

Notice Description

STFC, working closely with UK SBS are to host a Site Day to be held on Thursday 15th December 2016 at; I-TAC MNT Innovations-Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) Business and Innovations Directorate Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford AppletonLaboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. Further details of this event can be obtained by expressing an interest to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk clearly stating the reference number IT16212. In addition, further information will be released publicly in due course. The Requirement will be tendered following the Site Day. The anticipated timescales for this are to launch on the 16th Dec 2016 with receipt of tenders on the 12th January 2017. This may be subject to change. The Requirement can be found in the attached specification; overview below. Innovations Technology Access Centre - Micro & Nano Technology group (ITAC-MNT) operates within the Business Innovation Directorate of STFC based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratories. Our Cleanroom facility is unique in offering an "Open-Access" approach for Tenants, Off-site users and other STFC departments so that Customers can be trained and then have access to run & develop their own products on these tools. This gives SME companies, University students and other Industry Users open-access to semi-conductor machinery only otherwise situated in dedicated Large-Corporation Companies or Research Labs. Aims Two DRIE Multiplex ICP systems form an essential part of ITAC-MNT's toolset offered to our Tenants and Cleanroom Users. They use incompatible gases and processes to etch very different materials. These two machines cannot be replaced by one tool. One system (STS1) is setup using Fluorine chemistry for deep silicon etching for Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) type devices:- * Silicon micro-machining * MEMS - Actuators, micro-motors * Bio-MEMS - micro-fluidic channels for use in lab-on-a-chip devices The second system (STS2) is setup using Chlorine chemistry for etching of exotic materials such as Sapphire, GaAs and other compound III-V semiconductor materials used in high performance electronics and optoelectronics. The two DRIE systems (STS1 and STS2) require upgrading because they run obsolete software and use obsolete computers that have become too difficult to repair and maintain. If the machines no longer run then either a new system needs to be purchased or refurbishment of the system needs to be undertaken; otherwise we will lose part of our capability that we can offer. This will ultimately have an effect on both our income and the level of services we can offer to Customers. Objectives * We require two systems to be refurbished. * De-commissioning with minimal impact on Users of our Cleanroom. * A new software system + PCs to control it are needed. Additional information: STFC, working closely with UK SBS are to host a Site Day to be held on the Thursday 15th December 2016 at I-TAC MNT Innovations-Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) Business and Innovations Directorate Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford AppletonLaboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. Further details of this event can be obtained by expressing an interest to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk clearly stating the reference number IT16212. In addition, further information will be released publicly in due course. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d17f679-a3f8-46df-96db-1d2923faefee
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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