Tender

CLARA Radio Frequency Distribution System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the CLARA Radio Frequency Distribution System. This tender, related to the microelectronics industry, is located in Daresbury, England. Currently, the procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 8th January 2016. The project involves the design, manufacture, testing, and installation of a radio frequency reference distribution system, with a total contract value of £130,000 and a minimum value of £100,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the electronics and engineering sector, particularly those specialising in microelectronic machinery and apparatus. Companies that possess the capacity to manage intricate RF systems and have prior experience in similar installations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, registered bidders within the CCS eSourcing Suite will have the chance to engage directly with the procurement process, providing a streamlined method to express interest and submit proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CLARA Radio Frequency Distribution System

Notice Description

This specification concerns the design, manufacture, testing, delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, installation and documentation of a radio frequency reference distribution system and the potential to supply further identical systems. The RF reference distribution system bid must comprise of:- 1. A system that can take in the CLARA RF reference of 2998.5MHz at 10dBm and distribute the signal over up to 70 meters. This will be called the transmitter system. 2. A system to receive the CLARA RF reference signal from the transmitter system that can output the 2998.5MHz signal at 10dBm. This will be called the receiver system. 3. The specification of signal and control cables that need to be installed between the transmitter and receiver to provide an overall low drift and low jitter reference distribution system. STFC Daresbury laboratory will be responsible for purchasing and installing the required cabling system. 4. Installation of the transmitter and receiver systems, commissioning and a site acceptance test (SAT) to be performed at Daresbury Laboratory. Additional information: 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
ocds-b5fd17-162625f0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494a9ff6-f6b4-4ba6-9d61-fbad0f73e4e2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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