Award

UKSBS PR18098 Field Corrector Manufacturing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2018 at 10:28

TenderAmendment

06 Jul 2018 at 12:03

Tender

29 Jun 2018 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is undertaking a contract for the manufacturing and supply of a Field Corrector for the MOONS project, with an estimated value of £300,000. This tender, identified as UKSBS PR18098, falls under the classification of astronomical and optical instruments and is set in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 2nd October 2018 and running until 2nd June 2020. The bidding window closed on 14th August 2018, and all applications were required to follow specific registration guidelines within the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Suite.

This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in optical instruments and precision manufacturing. Companies with expertise in fabricating high-quality optical components, particularly those familiar with low-OH IR-grade fused-quartz materials, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their inclusivity in the procurement regulations, potentially facilitating business growth through successful contract awards in a niche sector of the market.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR18098 Field Corrector Manufacturing

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 14/08/18 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER - PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE ADDITIONAL TEXT SECTION. - - - - - This opportunity relates to the manufacturing and supply of a Field Corrector required for the MOONS project. - - - - - The corrector consists of an air spaced doublet with both lenses made from same material. The first lens is a plano-convex and the second is a symmetrical biconcave in order to minimize manufacturing costs. The wavelength range for the corrector is 650-1800nm. The material to be used is Heraeus HOQ 310, a low-OH IR-grade Fused-Quartz. - - - - - Full details may be found via the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Suite. - - - - - The Supplies covered by this procurement exercise have NOT been sub-divided into Lots, as this is for an individual requirement and it is not technically feasible to do so. Additional information: 1. 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. 2. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link "Supplier e-Sourcing 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 3. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing 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. 4. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. 5. 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. 6. 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 and email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk 7. Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1e8336b-d0ea-47bb-8145-90f8bfed24e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b9e90-81f0-4112-b017-775f70701d10
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,951 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 2 Jun 2020 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFFICINA STELLARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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