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RE20383 - Laser Ablation System - Request for Proposal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Feb 2021 at 08:41

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Tender

28 Oct 2020 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for a Laser Ablation System under the request for proposal (RFP) titled "RE20383 - Laser Ablation System". This open procedure is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is expected to take place in Swindon, England. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd December 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. Bidders are required to submit their proposals via the Delta eSourcing portal, with the final submission deadline for responses being 4th December 2020 at 11:00hrs BST.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering innovative technological solutions. Companies that can provide value for money while minimising total cost of ownership over the first five years would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. This contract could be beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific instruments, as they would be encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate scientific excellence and integration capabilities with existing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE20383 - Laser Ablation System - Request for Proposal

Notice Description

Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: Friday 4th December 2020 @ 10:00hrs BST Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): Friday 4th December 2020 @ 11:00hrs BST DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. Brief Description of Requirement: The BGS laboratories require the purchase of a laser ablation system to achieve our scientific objectives. The laser system will be coupled to a variety of ICP-MS systems (quadrupole, magnetic sector - single and multi-collector), for the purposes of collecting spatially resolved elemental and isotopic geochemical data. These data will be both in the form of discrete spot and mapped analyses. The geochemical data will be required to be seamlessly integrated with spatially referenced positional data from the laser ablation system and spatially resolved cross-correlated data from other instruments i.e. optical microscopy, SEM, cathodoluminescence. We would ask for innovative bids that encompass the following objectives: scientific excellence, value for money and minimised total cost of ownership over the first 5 years. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: EY83DYMSBZ Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a suffiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80dad6ac-e0ab-4ccd-b02a-aa94bfc1cc4d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£398,590 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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