Award

UK SBS PR17161 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2018 at 15:39

Tender

09 Nov 2017 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The purchasing organisation for this procurement is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR17161 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment", falls under the geological and geophysical instruments category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having published on 9th November 2017. The closing date for submissions was 13th December 2017, with contracts awarded for an initial term of three years, extendable up to a total of five years.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs specialising in geological and geophysical instruments, software development, and related equipment. Companies well-suited to compete include manufacturers of multiparameter scanners and XRF scanners, as well as firms providing imaging and software solutions for geophysical applications. With a contract value of approximately £1.3 million, providers who meet the requirements outlined in the procurement documentation can potentially secure lucrative contracts and expand their market share in this niche industry.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR17161 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment

Notice Description

The tender is being conducted on a multi-lot basis for the following lots: 1. Multiparameter scanner for measuring a range of basic physical properties 2. High-resolution XRF scanner for determining element concentrations at high spatial resolution and with low detection limits 3. High-throughput XRF scanner for determining element concentrations when several metre length sticks of core can be loaded. 4. One hand held XRF scanner, with option for a second 5. X-RAY CT for 2 and 3D imaging of the core to visualise internal structural details 6. CT visualisation software Contracts will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years to a maximum term of 5 years. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING TIME FOR RESPONSES IS 14.00 (GMT) ON 13th DECEMBER 2017. ALL RESPONSES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE EMPTORIS ESOURCING PLATFORM. 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/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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 410 2222 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 date in IV.3.4. 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-b5fd17-78fe6f00-4eab-48b2-88ec-d7a66f235fb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9663c89e-8dac-4a82-bbb6-5e286aa3e039
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)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38520000 - Scanners

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

48328000 - Image-processing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,142,386 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2018 - 10 Jan 2023 Over 5 years
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
Rachel Rose
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441793867000

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
2
Supplier Names

COX ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS SWEDEN

GEOTEK

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