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STFC RE18434 320mm Diameter Parabola

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2019 at 10:33

Award Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2018 at 09:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is launching a procurement process for the tender titled "STFC RE18434 320mm Diameter Parabola." This initiative falls under the optical readers category within the goods sector, with a final submission deadline set for 17th October 2018 at 14:00. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate. The contract's execution period is scheduled from 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2020, with delivery to take place in the OX11 0QX postal region. This procurement stage is currently active and represents a unique opportunity for businesses to engage with cutting-edge scientific equipment.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical technology and manufacturing. As the contract involves the provision of a medium aperture parabolic mirror for the Central Laser Facility, businesses with expertise in optics and precision engineering are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance reputations among public sector clients but also open avenues for future collaborations in advanced technological projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STFC RE18434 320mm Diameter Parabola

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 17th October at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Central Laser Facility has a need for a medium aperture parabolic mirror for use in the Vulcan TAW Experimental area. This mirror will be used as a final focusing optic within the vacuum interaction chamber. 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-b5fd17-83019f49-8049-47ee-ae37-ce7b3fc34f9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7bbef12-0c50-4ea1-8dea-b26b52b8906b
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30216100 - Optical readers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,039 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 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
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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

APERTURE OPTICAL SCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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