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UK SBS RE18520 Gold Coated High Energy Pulse Compression Gratings

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2019 at 12:04

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Jan 2019 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Dec 2018 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for "UK SBS RE18520 Gold Coated High Energy Pulse Compression Gratings," classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender, currently in the award stage, was published on 31 December 2018, with a contract period set to commence on 8 March 2019 and last until 7 March 2022. The final date for submission of bids was 11 February 2019, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive bidding process accessible to all interested suppliers.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision optics and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the specified suitability for SMEs in this tender. Companies that can meet the high specifications for gold-coated diffraction gratings and demonstrate the capability to fulfil additional orders over the contract duration would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in collaborating with public sector bodies will find themselves at an advantage in navigating procurement protocols and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS RE18520 Gold Coated High Energy Pulse Compression Gratings

Notice Description

The CLF requires a complete set of diffraction grating to produce a pulse stretcher and compressor for use in a new beamline. The gratings are of high specification, gold coated on glass substrates with the provision for spares to be purchased either with the primary order or at a later date within the terms of the contract. We aim to have the complete order delivered within a 1-year timescale. STFC need to reserve the right to be in attendance at final QA procedures. STFC wish to make an initial purchase of the 4 gratings and reserve the right to purchase additional gratings of the same specification for the life of the contract. A full specification can be found in the RFP document attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6dd2622-5ce7-4886-9287-4652f58045f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876b7e24-4546-4306-a726-fe24d10ac100
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 7 Mar 2022 2-3 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

PLYMOUTH GRATING LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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