Award

UK SBS PR17006 TIRF Microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Jul 2018 at 10:55

AwardUpdate

10 Jul 2018 at 14:17

Award

27 Apr 2017 at 14:00

TenderAmendment

21 Feb 2017 at 11:29

TenderAmendment

16 Feb 2017 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking a contractor for the contract titled "UK SBS PR17006 TIRF Microscope." This project falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopy industry. Based in Swindon, England, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 16th February 2017, with a tender period that ended on 23rd March 2017. The total contract value is set at £200,000, with a minimum value of £150,000, covering a contract that commenced on 24th May 2017 and will conclude on 23rd May 2018. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure managed via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in high-tech equipment manufacturing, particularly in microscopy or optical technology. The requirement for an advanced TIRF microscope capable of multi-channel imaging means that suppliers with expertise in innovative imaging technologies and related applications are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this tender, eligible businesses can potentially expand their market presence and establish contracts with government entities, thereby fostering growth in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR17006 TIRF Microscope

Notice Description

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology has a requirement to quantitatively image single molecules at very high speed. In order to meet this requirement they require an advanced TIRF microscope capable of providing 3 or 4 channel imaging. In addition, to allow for future upgrade toward a spinning disk confocal solution, the successful system will enable spinning disk/FRAP applications. Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea- crown-commercial-service-supplier 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; Your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli er.aspx Responses must be received by the date in Section 1. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08a31-56c0-4fbd-9d9e-46faa63903d2
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2017 - 26 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAIRN RESEARCH

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