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UK SBS RE18230 - Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2018 at 09:22

Award Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2018 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) involves the acquisition of an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer for analysing trace gases such as methane and carbon dioxide. The procurement falls under the category of spectrometers and is conducted through an open procedure, which is currently classified in the award stage. Bids for this tender were to be submitted by 11:00 on 13th August 2018, with the contract anticipated to start on 28th August 2018 and to run until 27th August 2020, while the award notification was published on 3rd October 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation, analytical equipment, or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in spectrometer technology, along with robust capabilities in analysing complex gas mixtures, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their market presence and contribute to advancements in environmental monitoring and research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS RE18230 - Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

Stable isotope mass spectrometer for the on line analysis of trace gasses (CH4 and CO2). Substrates to include fluids (dissolved gases), pure gas extracts and mixed air composition. The MS and prep system would be expected to analyse, in an automated manner, both 13C and 2H in methane and 13C in CO2 through a range of sample concentrations from atmospheric to % levels on no fewer than 20 samples per run. For 13C analysis we would expect a precision of better than 0.1%0 and for 2H we would require a precision of better than 3%0 when calibrated against international/ available standards. These specifications would be met over several runs of 20 samples, demonstrating that a range of sample concentrations can be analysed with minimal linearity effects. The analysis of longer chain hydrocarbons such as ethane would be beneficial and details of how this capacity could be met are required. Additional information: 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. Do NOT apply directly to the Buyer. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 13th August 2018 at 11:00. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.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 which 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 eSourcing 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c2ecf3-20e8-46ce-a11e-fa0c57281c06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b30c46-17ec-441d-b46a-57ead3ad1bba
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
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
Thomas Ellis
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

SERCON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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