Tender

UKRI - RE19224 Relocation of Electron Microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Nov 2019 at 10:48

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30 Sep 2019 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the "UKRI - RE19224 Relocation of Electron Microscope" project, which falls under the industry category of Microscopes. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the final date for submitting bids set for 11th October 2019 at 14:00. This tender requires companies to engage in services for the decommissioning, dismantling, packing, transportation, and reassembly of an FEI TECNAI F30 Model electron microscope from its existing location in Oxford to the Harwell site. Interested bidders must submit their information through the CCS eSourcing Portal and cannot apply directly to the buyer. The contract is anticipated to commence on 21st October 2019 and will last until 31st March 2020.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical transport and equipment installation, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement method is designed to be open and accessible. Companies should ensure they have a valid DUNS number to register on the CCS eSourcing Suite. This tender presents a chance for qualified firms to showcase their capabilities in a competitive environment, potentially leading to further projects in the scientific and technical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE19224 Relocation of Electron Microscope

Notice Description

**Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 11th October 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI MRC Research Complex at Harwell have a requirement to engage the services of a company to decommission, dismantle, pack, transport and reassemble an electron microscope of the FEI TECNAI F30 Model from its current location (OX3) to RCaH. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you 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. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service 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. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75af9df-fcac-4c4d-a0b3-b7bba3b0a02f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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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