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UKSBS PR16128 - Instrument Personal Protection System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Jun 2017 at 12:52

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jun 2017 at 12:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKSBS PR16128 - Instrument Personal Protection System" is managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, a not-for-profit organisation located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for the acquisition of an advanced neutron instrument for research in various fields including material sciences and healthcare. The tender was initially published on 28th June 2017, with a contract value of £85,000 and a minimum value of £60,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th August 2016, while the contract period started on 5th September 2016 and will end on 20th December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and technical sectors, particularly those specialising in instrumentation and technology for research applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing high-precision scientific equipment and those familiar with the unique requirements of neutron scattering instruments would be well-positioned to compete. The contract will allow successful bidders to enhance their market presence while contributing to notable research initiatives within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR16128 - Instrument Personal Protection System

Notice Description

Science and Technology Facilities Council. This procurement is for the Science & Technology Facilities Council Zoom neutron instrument Personnel Protection System on Target Station 2 at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Zoom will be a flexible, high count rate small-angle scattering instrument for advanced materials, magnetism, environment science, pharmacy and healthcare to study length scales 2-2000 nm. It will offer polarised small angle neutron scattering and will use novel focusing devices and high-resolution detectors to reach smaller Q. ZOOM is one of the instruments being constructed on ISIS Target Station 2, Building R80, at the STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, UK. Please see our Invitation to Tender document (ITQ) for full information. UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-523d1c65-9de6-42cb-b862-a7e5dad2f949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01bcfafb-6d25-49c9-aede-cc5c07aa2766
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,393 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2016 - 31 May 2017 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
HARWELL NEAR OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINEERING SAFETY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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