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UK SBS PR17137 Electron Microscope Imaging Camera

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Feb 2018 at 15:29

Award Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2017 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is managing the procurement process for a high-performance electron microscope imaging camera, designated as UK SBS PR17137. This tender falls under the goods category and is published for suppliers located in the UK, specifically aimed at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) based in Cambridge. The tender was published on 31st October 2017, with a bid closing date set for 10th November 2017 at 11:00 hours. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any interested suppliers to participate.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in imaging technologies, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions in high-performance camera systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific instrumentation and imaging equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project is executed in collaboration with a reputable research laboratory, successful engagement can open pathways for further contracts within the scientific community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17137 Electron Microscope Imaging Camera

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 10/11/2017 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" 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. UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) is acting on behalf of the MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) to give notification of their intention to invite tenders for the following requirement; The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is seeking a high performance imaging camera to be installed in a relatively inexpensive Philips CM200 microscope running at 100 keV with a side entry stage. The camera is required to have both high detective quantum efficiency and run continuously at a sufficiently high frame rate to allow an exposure with at least 100 electrons per pixel to be recorded in one second. Additional information: Closing date and time for receipt of bids: 10/11/2017 11:00 Note : Do not apply directly to the Buyer. 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 . 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/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier 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 organisations 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 010 3503 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 stated deadline date. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c57853-30e2-4a95-8594-7210c45e5931
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38519300 - Photo or video attachments for microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 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

DECTRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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