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UK SBS PR16205A Manufacture and supply of the ISIS Merlin Collimator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the manufacture and supply of the ISIS Merlin Collimator, a high-intensity spectrometer essential for scientific research. The tender is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the procurement process is currently in the active stage. The closing time for bids was on 30th September 2016, and the contract period commenced on 3rd October 2016, lasting until 3rd October 2017. Interested businesses must register on the CCS eSourcing portal and express their interest via email, following the specific instructions outlined in the tender documentation.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and related technologies. Companies with expertise in high-performance laboratory instruments, especially those familiar with the scientific sector's demands, could significantly benefit. Participation in this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and reputation, facilitating potential partnerships or future contracts within the academic and research communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR16205A Manufacture and supply of the ISIS Merlin Collimator

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 30/09/2016 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" The MERLIN Instrument is a high intensity, medium energy resolution spectrometer. It has been in operation since 2008. It uses a super-mirror guide to enhance the flux as well as 3m long position-sensitive detectors working in vacuum. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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://gpssourcing.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 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7e8b18-e829-4d87-b165-9377c309c744
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2017 1-2 years
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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