Tender

UK SBS PR18103 RF Amplifier for STFC

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Nov 2018 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is sourcing an RF Amplifier for a project related to the ISIS accelerator. The procurement, classified under the goods category within the amplifiers CPV code (32343000), follows an open procedure. The deadline for bid submissions is set for the 10th of January 2019, while the contract period will commence on the 25th of February 2019 and conclude on the 20th of December 2019. The main delivery address is located in OX11 0QX, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced electronics and RF technology to engage in the public procurement sector. The open procurement method allows various suppliers to participate, making it particularly advantageous for those who can meet the stringent technical specifications outlined by STFC. Companies focusing on research and development, electronics manufacturing, or engineering services will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities and business growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18103 RF Amplifier for STFC

Notice Description

*Please note - The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award, no compliant bids received* UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through its component Research Council, The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), require to purchase an RF Amplifier. The proposed RF ion source will require pulses of RF centred on a frequency of 2 MHz and up to 100 kW peakpower. The ISIS accelerator currently operates with a pulse repetition rate of 50 Hz and a beam pulse width between 200 ms and 800 ms, in order to maintain compatibility the RF ion source will operate over a similar pulse width and repetition rate. Please refer to the full specification for the detailed requirement. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). Additional information: ** Please note The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award, no compliant bids received.** 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. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 10/01/2019 at 1400hrs GMT. 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. 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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2eea579-14c9-409b-af4b-95c7c7de4140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2662ae8e-3054-454f-8275-207fed25b6a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 6-12 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

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