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UKRI - RE20558 - SANDALS Slit System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jan 2021 at 13:32

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

25 Nov 2020 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has conducted a public procurement process titled "UKRI - RE20558 - SANDALS Slit System", aimed at acquiring three custom precision motion systems for the UK's neutron science facility, ISIS. This procurement was classified under the industry category of 'Diffraction apparatus' and followed an open procedure, which allows for any interested party to submit bids. The tender period concluded on 9 December 2020 at 14:00. The awarded contract, valued at £111,274, commenced on 13 January 2021 and is set to run until 28 July 2021. The delivery address for the contract is in Oxfordshire (OX11 0QX).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision engineering and motion systems. Companies that provide innovative technological solutions within the fields of manufacturing and scientific equipment would be especially well-suited to compete. The invitation to quote indicates that successful bidders need to have a strong understanding of the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents available through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This creates a pathway not only for initial contracts with UK SBS but potentially for future opportunities within the research and scientific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE20558 - SANDALS Slit System

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 09 December 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The UK's neutron science facility, ISIS, requires three custom precision motion systems, called slits, each with four linear axes within a vacuum housing. The slits will be used to accurately and repeatedly define a rectangular neutron aperture." Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: RB464B3SC3 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. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a suffiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfaa2c87-aec1-43d3-b6f0-d6e58bafc86e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b18538-6342-4fae-90c3-75dbe207890d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,274 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2021 - 28 Jul 2021 6-12 months
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
Tim Johnston
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 42 5007

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

JJ X-RAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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