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UK SBS IT16212 Refurbishment of Two STS DRIE Multiplex Systems

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Feb 2017 at 10:55

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23 Jan 2017 at 15:59

Tender

23 Jan 2017 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) as the buying organisation, which is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of two STS DRIE Multiplex Systems. This opportunity, identified by the title "UK SBS IT16212 Refurbishment of Two STS DRIE Multiplex Systems", falls under the services industry category and is located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. The procurement is in the award stage, having concluded with a valued contract of £141,275 awarded to JLS Designs Limited on 20th February 2017. The contract period commenced on 21st February 2017, lasting until 20th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment services and microfabrication technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of performing upgrades to complex laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in software system integration and control interfaces, as well as firms experienced in handling sensitive semiconductor processes, will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. With the unique open-access model of the Cleanroom facility, this could also benefit academic institutions and start-ups looking to enhance their technological infrastructure.

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Notice Title

UK SBS IT16212 Refurbishment of Two STS DRIE Multiplex Systems

Notice Description

STFC, working closely with UK SBS are to host a Site Day to be held on Thursday 15th December 2016 at; I-TAC MNT Innovations-Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) Business and Innovations Directorate Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford AppletonLaboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. Further details of this event can be obtained by expressing an interest to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk clearly stating the reference number IT16212. In addition, further information will be released publicly in due course. The Requirement will be tendered following the Site Day. The anticipated timescales for this are to launch on the 16th Dec 2016 with receipt of tenders on the 12th January 2017. This may be subject to change. The Requirement can be found in the attached specification; overview below. Innovations Technology Access Centre - Micro & Nano Technology group (ITAC-MNT) operates within the Business Innovation Directorate of STFC based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratories. Our Cleanroom facility is unique in offering an "Open-Access" approach for Tenants, Off-site users and other STFC departments so that Customers can be trained and then have access to run & develop their own products on these tools. This gives SME companies, University students and other Industry Users open-access to semi-conductor machinery only otherwise situated in dedicated Large-Corporation Companies or Research Labs. Aims Two DRIE Multiplex ICP systems form an essential part of ITAC-MNT's toolset offered to our Tenants and Cleanroom Users. They use incompatible gases and processes to etch very different materials. These two machines cannot be replaced by one tool. One system (STS1) is setup using Fluorine chemistry for deep silicon etching for Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) type devices:- * Silicon micro-machining * MEMS - Actuators, micro-motors * Bio-MEMS - micro-fluidic channels for use in lab-on-a-chip devices The second system (STS2) is setup using Chlorine chemistry for etching of exotic materials such as Sapphire, GaAs and other compound III-V semiconductor materials used in high performance electronics and optoelectronics. The two DRIE systems (STS1 and STS2) require upgrading because they run obsolet computers that have become too difficult to repair and maintain. Objectives * We require two systems to be refurbished. * De-commissioning with minimal impact on Users of our Cleanroom. * A new software system + PCs or PLC with touchscreen interfaces, to control it are needed. * A new program to run the machines is needed, which will need to run the same parameters as existing software. Bidder will need to analyse the existing communications between modules in order to write a new program. * The software system needs to be integrated into the existing tool Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. o register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this oppportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c735bc8f-8759-4f2a-b1c0-00c43571a52e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5494cf1-4de5-4fc9-8e04-1bcf09158910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42000000 - Industrial machinery

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2017 - 20 Jul 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 1SZ
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

JLS DESIGNS

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