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UKSBS PR18034 3D Printer

DARESBURY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Dec 2018 at 11:11

Award Notice
Award

26 Mar 2018 at 08:09

Award Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2018 at 09:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Daresbury Laboratory, involves the tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a 3D printer, identified as UKSBS PR18034. This opportunity falls under the category of office machinery and equipment, specifically addressing the needs of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2018, and the contract was awarded on 5th March 2018, with a total value of £32,358 and a delivery period from 6th March to 29th March 2018. It is important for interested parties to note that all bids were to be submitted through the designated e-sourcing portal, and not directly to the buyer, as clarified in the tender notice.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specializing in 3D printing and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the potential for growth through collaboration with a leading scientific organisation. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and high-quality products will likely find themselves well-positioned to benefit from future contracts with the STFC and associated research projects, which aim to support cutting-edge scientific exploration and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR18034 3D Printer

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 20 FEB 2018 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration". Note: 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. STFC Technology Department provide planned manufacture of highly specialist items for STFC Science facilities. Manufacturing Facilities support all mechanical and additive manufacturing requirements to support the scientific projects on campus and for global science partners such as CERN and Fermilab. This requirement is concerned with the supply, delivery and installation of a 3D Printer. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever. Additional information: * Additional text DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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/emptoris 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 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Tender submissions to be priced in GBP PS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ef1729-619f-406f-a452-3d0b3b85fdc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913fedd0-ecb1-4147-a5d4-b0381cf997d8
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 30 days
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
DARESBURY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Rona Bryce
Contact Email
rona.bryce@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01925 603575

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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