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UK SBS PR17008 Dielectric Reflective Grating

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Feb 2017 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is seeking bids for a project titled "UK SBS PR17008 Dielectric Reflective Grating," which pertains to the procurement of a high-specification reflective diffraction grating for the Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This tender is categorised under goods, specifically within the lasers industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 8 March 2017. The total value of the contract is set at £130,000, with a minimum threshold of £65,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 20 March 2017 and conclude by the end of March 2017 at the delivery address located in OX11 0QX.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-precision optical components, particularly those specialising in laser technology and optical engineering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess the technical capabilities to deliver high-quality laser components may find this contract particularly appealing, and they are encouraged to register on the CCS eSourcing Suite to participate in the bidding process. The successful supplier will have the chance to collaborate with a leading research facility, potentially enhancing their market presence and fostering future partnerships within the scientific community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17008 Dielectric Reflective Grating

Notice Description

Dielective Reflective Grating Requirement The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a supplier of research facilities to the academic community both within the UK and, by association, worldwide. The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) 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 laser technology. The CLF's wide ranging applications include experiments in physics, chemistry and biology, accelerating subatomic particles to high energies, probing chemical reactions on the shortest timescales and studying biochemical and biophysical process critical to life itself. There is a requirement within the Central Laser Facility for the purchase of a reflective diffraction grating for high power (> 100 TW) pulse compression on the Vulcan Laser System. This component is a high specification component having a multi-layer dielectric coating into which the grating structure is etched. Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; 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@ccs.gsi.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-b5fd17-2875bff6-77a3-4188-b9db-5ace83656410
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7edbd6d-3249-40b4-a01c-074d58fca030
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2017 - 16 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLYMOUTH GRATING LABORATORY

Further Information

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