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UK SBS PR17033 Phytoplankton and Microplastic Sampler

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Natural Environment Research Council has initiated a procurement process for a Phytoplankton and Microplastic sampler under the title "UK SBS PR17033 Phytoplankton and Microplastic Sampler". This tender falls within the goods category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value between £20,000 and £35,000. The tender is currently active and will close for bids on 13 March 2017, with the contract period set to begin on 17 March 2017 and last until 18 March 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, and expressions of interest are to be submitted to the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment. Businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable sampling technology, particularly in environmental monitoring and aquatic science, would be well-positioned to compete. SMEs can leverage their agility and expertise to meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender, potentially leading to fruitful contracts and partnerships within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17033 Phytoplankton and Microplastic Sampler

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 13/03/2017, 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Natural Environment Research Council require a Phytoplankton and Microplastic sampler. The device must be able to collect in situ suspended particulate matter in an aquatic environment. The system is to have dual multi-port valve to direct water through replaceable 47mm filters for a time-series operation. It is to have a positive displacement pump which must be downstream from the filters to prevent sample contamination. Both the multi-port valve and the positive displacement pump are to be controlled by an internal computer which can be accessed by an external computer via serial communications (RS-232 port). 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 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8447e349-f740-4343-a5ed-790a186fbdd8
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
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2017 - 18 Mar 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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