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UK SBS RE18039 Thermogravimetric Analyser

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

05 Mar 2018 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2018 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for the procurement of a Thermogravimetric Analyser, identified as UK SBS RE18039. This contract falls within the analyzers category in the goods industry, specifically targeting businesses located in England, as indicated by the postal code LL57 2UW. The tender process is in the award stage, having concluded with the deadline for bids on Friday 16th February 2018 at 11:00. The contract period commenced on 22nd February 2018 and is set to conclude on 21st February 2019, with a total contract value of £25,660. The procurement method employed is an open procedure as part of a competitive tender process.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and analysis services, particularly those able to supply advanced analysers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could gain a competitive advantage in this tender, especially those with expertise in thermogravimetric analysis and environmental studies. Companies interested in participating in this tender must register through the CCS eSourcing Suite and demonstrate their compliance with the necessary procurement regulations, offering a chance for growth in a field that prioritises innovation and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS RE18039 Thermogravimetric Analyser

Notice Description

**Please do not respond directly to the Buyer. Bids should be submitted through the CCS E-Sourcing Suite. Please note the deadline for Bids is Friday 16th February 2018 at 11:00.** CEH is looking to purchase a Thermogravimetric Analyser. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) rapidly assess the thermal stability of various components in a sample. For soils we use it to quantify the amount of organic carbon retained in the soil. This measurement is critical to evaluate the impact that different management approaches have on the sequestration or release of carbon by soils. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. 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. 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 Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 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. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80ee2a17-20f7-4eee-99ac-c3a212ce007e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9774aa-9b2b-4e30-9ebb-bb978b79b0c4
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

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2018 - 26 Feb 2022 4-5 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
01793 867066

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

LECO INSTRUMENTS (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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