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UK SBS RE18201 Liquid Scintillation Counter Invitation to Tender

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2018 at 14:11

Award Notice
Tender

25 May 2018 at 10:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently conducting an open procurement process for a Liquid Scintillation Counter, identified as tender RE18201. This procurement falls under the category of 'goods' within the industry of alpha beta counters. The tender is in the award stage, with bids having been submitted by the deadline of 11th June 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 11th July 2018 and will run until 10th July 2020, with the delivery address indicated within postal code OX11 0QX.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in scintillation technology. Businesses capable of providing advanced analytical solutions, including automation and low-level detection systems, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process emphasises the importance of adhering to the specific technical requirements outlined in the invitation to tender, which will ultimately facilitate supplier engagement and growth within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS RE18201 Liquid Scintillation Counter Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

***The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 11th June 2018 2018 at 14:00.*** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Liquid Scintillation Counter with the ability to undertake alpha beta discrimination. Low levels of detection (o.5Bq/ml for 3H). Ability to correct for luminescence. Automated to run multiple samples without operator input after initial set up, this includes automatic sample changing of a minimum of 20 vials. Computer or laptop to run the counter (if required and is not in-built). USB printer port must be available for printer connection. Pulse-length analysis must be available that can discriminate between alpha particles and beta/gamma decay. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e746d19-1b5f-4dbf-9492-82bca39ca250
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fb53fa-2e00-4b42-b566-b6360ad2918e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38942000 - Alpha beta counters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2018 - 14 Sep 2020 2-3 years
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
Rosie Clarke
Contact Email
research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

LABLOGIC SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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