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UKSBS PR16195 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) facility

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 Aug 2017 at 14:21

TenderAmendment

08 Aug 2017 at 14:11

Tender

22 Feb 2017 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Ltd is conducting a procurement process titled "UKSBS PR16195 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) facility" on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This tender falls within the research services industry category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st September 2017 and conclude by 30th June 2022. The total contract value is approximately £2,580,000, and the procurement method used is an Open procedure, which allows for a competitive process open to all suppliers. The procurement period closed on 3rd April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and related technical fields. Businesses that can offer comprehensive support, including technical expertise, effective training, and a solid risk management framework, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will play a vital role in advancing research within the Engineering and Physical Sciences community, making this tender an attractive opportunity for firms focused on innovation and technology in scientific research.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR16195 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) facility

Notice Description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Contract on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). EPSRC is looking for a supplier who can provide a mid-range research facility in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for three years with an option to extend to five years. The range of provision will be on a national level and will include research into the chemical composition and electronic structure of surfaces for a variety of technological applications from biomaterials to semiconductor physics. The facility must be able to clearly demonstrate the capability to fulfil the technical specification including but not limited to, providing leading expertise, technical support and training (where required) and instrumentation in XPS, a suitable user relationship with the facility, provision for sample preparation, handling, storage and an appropriate sample environment. The successful bidder will also have a costed access plan, risk management and staff training model. The facility will be an integral part of the research needs of the Engineering and Physical Sciences community, therefore long term sustainability and a charging model will also 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a2d6c24-6aa5-4434-85e4-62389ab621b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45704396-21c6-4140-a42c-3e8058674d54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,580,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,095,447 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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