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UKSBS PR18055 Award

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

14 Jun 2018 at 08:41

Award Notice
Tender

22 Mar 2018 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKSBS PR18055 Award is currently in the Award stage, having been initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender concerns the production of a Baseplate for the Fibre Positioning Module as part of the MOONS project for the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. The contract has a total value of £350,266.73 and is classified under fibre-optic apparatus within the goods procurement category. The contract period spans from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019, with submissions having been accepted until April 30, 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in optical engineering and fibre-optic technology, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing precision components for high-tech scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suitable to compete for this contract due to the project's allowance for SME participation. Companies keen on innovation in the field of astronomical instrumentation and those capable of fulfilling the technical specifications outlined in the tender will find this opportunity advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR18055 Award

Notice Description

Award Notice. - - - - - MOONS (Multi-Objects Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph) is a new concept for an astronomical spectrograph for the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT). It has been selected by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in response to a call for proposals for the development of 3rd generation instrumentation. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), through its UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC), requires a Baseplate for the Fibre Positioning Module to be manufactured and machined as part of the MOONS project. The MOONS Spectrograph design consists of two identical cryogenic spectrographs. Each spectrograph incorporates three cameras fed by fibre optics. The Spectrograph includes a Fibre Positioning Module which will employ 1001 robotic fibre positioners to simultaneously position optical fibres onto individual sky objects for a highly multiplexed spectrographic survey. The fibre positioners are fixed to a baseplate which orients each one such that it is aligned with the chief ray from the telescope optics and instrument field corrector. This orientation is the critical performance parameter for the instrument front end mechanical system. The Scope of this requirement is for the front-end fibre assembly micro lens and micro lens assembly for the MOONS project. For detailed specification please see document VLT-SPE-MON-14620-1008. - - - - - Please see our e-sourcing portal for full details. Additional information: Award Notice. 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-forsuppliers 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b68230af-9003-4ad5-9b42-a46b561f9dff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37cff177-a007-4e1b-8cfe-586e6520c736
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38621000 - Fibre-optic apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,266 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2018 - 14 Dec 2018 6-12 months
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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