Tender

UKRI - RE21211 - Calibration service for the ionisation radiation portable instruments - Request for Proposal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Nov 2021 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is inviting proposals for calibration services for ionisation radiation portable instruments through an open tender process. The contract, valued at £140,000, is categorized under laboratory, optical and precision equipment services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a closing deadline for submissions set for Monday, 13th December 2021, at 11:00. The contract period is set to commence on 19th January 2022 and will last for three years, potentially extending up to 2027. The services are sought for the ISIS Health Physics section located at RAL, situated in the postal code area OX11 0QX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in calibration and maintenance of ionisation radiation detection instruments, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing certified calibration services from a UKAS laboratory would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers should ensure they have the capacity and expertise to manage multiple instruments, including alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron detectors, which are vital for maintaining safety and compliance within radiation monitoring operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE21211 - Calibration service for the ionisation radiation portable instruments - Request for Proposal

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 13th December 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement In order to monitor the radiation generated in the different areas of ISIS, the ISIS Health Physics (IHP) staff (located at RAL) use portable instruments dedicated for ionisation radiation detection which requires periodic checks. These instruments are used to measure radioactive contamination (alpha and beta particles) and ionisation radiation (in gamma, X-ray or neutron field, or in a mixture of them). The Agency is looking for bidders capable of performing the required calibration checks for all the portable instruments used by IHP. ISIS Health Physics Section (IHP) requires that the instruments used for ionisation radiation detection have to be checked and calibrated periodically by a certified UKAS laboratory. Current quantity levels of the type of instruments are: - Alpha & beta: 45 instruments - Gamma & X-rays: 240 instruments - Neutron: 30 instruments Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This Contract will be for 3 years with the potential for +1 +1 years optional extensions. The Contract will start on 19th January 2022 and the end of the Contract will be 18th January 2025 should both the options to extend be utilised the Contract will end on the 18th January 2027. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: QRN5K9JKFX Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dad03c1-3886-4cc2-ad89-b0dc6fe9035a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d147560-08aa-4c58-afd3-f14290354e8c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2022 - 18 Jan 2025 3-4 years
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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