Award

CLARA/VELA Power Meters

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2018 at 09:54

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CLARA/VELA Power Meters" is managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The project is situated in Warrington, North West England, and is classified under the microelectronic machinery and apparatus industry category. This tender is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the contract period from 9 February 2016 to 31 March 2016, with bids having been submitted until 3 February 2016. The contract, valued at approximately £100,000, involves the delivery of 7 RF power meters and 14 power head sensors to the Daresbury Laboratory.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses focused on the provision of microelectronic machinery and apparatuses. Companies that specialise in RF power technology and measurement equipment would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurement process offers firms the chance to engage directly with a leading buyer in the public sector, potentially facilitating long-term partnerships and further contracts in the high-tech and scientific research arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CLARA/VELA Power Meters

Notice Description

Introduction Contracts will be awarded by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS), acting for and on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). All contractual issues will be managed by SBS with technical issues being the responsibility of the Accelerator Science and Technology Centre (ASTeC) at Daresbury Laboratory. 1.2. RF Power Meter Requirements STFC requires a number of RF power meters and power head sensors for use on the RF systems on the CLARA and VELA facilities which are capable of performing peak and average RF power measurements. 1.3. Specification Abstract This specification concerns the delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, of 7 RF power meters and 14 power head sensors CLARA and VELA RF systems. 2. GENERAL CONDITIONS 2.1 Scope of Contract 2.1.1. The contract will cover the delivery of 7 RF power meters and 14 power head sensors for the CLARA and VELA facilities at STFC Daresbury Laboratory (hereinafter referred to as STFC), Warrington. 2.1.2. The contractor will be required to co-operate closely with STFC and its authorised representative at all stages of the contract. Final design schemes and technical issues will be resolved after adequate discussion. 2.1.3. The provision of RF power to the RF cavities has been determined by STFC and is described within this document. 2.1.4. The manufacturer will be responsible for any departure from anticipated performance due to the failure to adhere to any part of this specification. 2.1.5. No change to the specified requirements is permitted without the written permission of STFC. However, if at any stage of the contract it is clear that advantage could be gained by such modification then the manufacturer is encouraged to bring it to the attention of STFC. 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-b5fd17-3b3e7dc9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cd4144-04d3-4945-9577-6f7034abd013
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

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

CPV Codes

31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 1-6 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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