Tender

UK SBS 16271 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

23 Mar 2018 at 11:24

Tender

19 Sep 2017 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "UK SBS 16271 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This procurement involves a multi-lot tender for geological and geophysical instruments, with a focus on various types of scanners and imaging equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 19th September 2017, with responses due by 14:00 BST on 25th October 2017. Contracts will be awarded for an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £1,300,000, exceeding the minimum threshold of £1,000,000, under an open procurement method.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the geology and geophysical sector, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying scanning instruments and related software. Companies that provide multiparameter scanners, XRF scanners, or advanced imaging solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, allowing smaller enterprises a chance to engage in this significant public procurement, which aims to enhance capabilities in geological analysis within the UK.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

UK SBS 16271 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The tender is being conducted on a multi-lot basis for the following lots: 1. Multiparameter scanner for measuring a range of basic physical properties 2. High-resolution XRF scanner for determining element concentrations at high spatial resolution and with low detection limits 3. High-throughput XRF scanner for determining element concentrations when several metre length sticks of core can be loaded. 4. One hand held XRF scanner, with option for a second 5. X-RAY CT for 2 and 3D imaging of the core to visualise internal structural details 6. CT visualisation software Contracts will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years to a maximum term of 5 years. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING TIME FOR RESPONSES IS 14.00 (BST) ON 25th OCTOBER 2017. 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-for-suppliers 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcb1b739-d598-421e-98f9-1524405ff0a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feaba469-cd6c-47cf-bf2e-acb8c66b3989
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38520000 - Scanners

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2017 - 27 Nov 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bcb1b739-d598-421e-98f9-1524405ff0a3-2018-03-23T11:24:38Z",
    "date": "2018-03-23T11:24:38Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-bcb1b739-d598-421e-98f9-1524405ff0a3",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "UK SBS PR16271",
        "title": "UK SBS 16271 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment",
        "description": "*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The tender is being conducted on a multi-lot basis for the following lots: 1. Multiparameter scanner for measuring a range of basic physical properties 2. High-resolution XRF scanner for determining element concentrations at high spatial resolution and with low detection limits 3. High-throughput XRF scanner for determining element concentrations when several metre length sticks of core can be loaded. 4. One hand held XRF scanner, with option for a second 5. X-RAY CT for 2 and 3D imaging of the core to visualise internal structural details 6. CT visualisation software Contracts will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years to a maximum term of 5 years. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING TIME FOR RESPONSES IS 14.00 (BST) ON 25th OCTOBER 2017. 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-for-suppliers 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.",
        "datePublished": "2017-09-19T15:30:54+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38200000",
            "description": "Geological and geophysical instruments"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "38400000",
                "description": "Instruments for checking physical characteristics"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "38520000",
                "description": "Scanners"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "38540000",
                "description": "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "71352000",
                "description": "Subsurface surveying services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 1000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 1300000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-10-25T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2017-11-28T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2020-11-27T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feaba469-cd6c-47cf-bf2e-acb8c66b3989",
                "datePublished": "2018-03-23T11:24:38Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Request for Proposal",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c563050-b0a2-4db7-b9b0-715d446572f7",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Specification",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd3c1d67-4bdb-4cd7-9958-c164a513d62a",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Terms & Conditions",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d34254f8-b502-4b04-93c7-b7bc357386ac",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "RFP Questions",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e8c9795-8659-4ac3-acdd-f487fb9359b8",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Emptoris eSourcing Platform",
                "url": "https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage"
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "OJEU Notice",
                "url": "http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:366165-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
            "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Rachel Rose",
                "email": "majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk",
                "telephone": "+441793867000"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.uksbs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
        "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
    }
}