Tender

UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

08 Jul 2019 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of optical windows and flanges, titled 'UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC'. This falls under the optical instruments industry category and will take place at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in England. The tender is at the planning stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 14th August 2019 at 14:00 GMT. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure and aims to provide specific custom assemblies for a test facility at RAL. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 19th September 2019 and continue until 19th March 2020.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in the manufacture of optical instruments, specifically those able to create custom window and flange assemblies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should find this tender particularly accessible, as it encourages participation from a broad range of qualified suppliers. Companies that have experience with high-precision manufacturing and testing will be well-suited to respond effectively to this tender, thus expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC

Notice Description

The RAL Space Department at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) require custom window and flange assemblies for a 5m TV Chamber at RAL. These assemblies will interface in four locations on the TV Chamber. This tender requires the provision of 4-off ISO-K 500 flanges and 6 completed window assemblies. The windows are divided into two types: 3-off Alignment Windows and 3-off Optical Windows. This specification is for a total of six window assemblies to be manufactured and tested (four windows intended to be used for the test at RAL Space and two spares) and four ISO-K 500 flanges (no spares required). All flanges have a unique window position. The windows must be delivered to RAL Space, installed within the flange and fully tested as outlined within this specification. The spare assemblies must be fully assembled. Please refer to the tender documentation which include the full specification of requirements. Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. 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. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 14/08/2019 at 1400hrs GMT. 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 organisations 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/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the stated deadline date. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75a3388c-37df-4192-9dfd-f053919ec1d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa2330b-e8ec-4904-a1c1-0b4acfd6ed0a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

44167110 - Flanges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2019 - 19 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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

Notice Documents

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