Award

UK SBS RE17120 Microplate Spectrophotometer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2017 at 10:54

TenderAmendment

06 Mar 2017 at 09:42

Tender

03 Mar 2017 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking a contract for the supply of a Microplate Spectrophotometer. The tender, titled "UK SBS RE17120 Microplate Spectrophotometer," is categorised under goods and specifically relates to Spectrometers and Analysers. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for bid submissions is 13th March 2017 at 11:00. The expected contract value ranges from £30,000 to £40,000, with the contract period beginning on 16th March 2017 and lasting until 30th March 2018. The delivery address is located in LA1 4AP, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory instruments, particularly those that provide spectroscopic equipment or similar scientific goods. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-placed to compete, given the open nature of the procurement and the emphasis on meeting specific technical requirements outlined in the ITQ document. Bidders are expected to register through the CCS eSourcing Portal, implying a structured bidding process that encourages local and small businesses to participate.

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Notice Title

UK SBS RE17120 Microplate Spectrophotometer

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 13th of March 2017 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A microplate spectrophotometer multi-mode reader instrument is needed for a range of applications including soil enzyme assays (functional indicators of C, N, P biogeochemical cycle in soil), evaluating the aromaticity of dissolved organic matter, estimating total protein and DNA in soil extracts and applications in nanomaterials stability tracking. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3829aa3-a971-4897-a5c6-a6f285740a66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a40e26-1444-4e7b-a6f5-6d30e31f4491
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2017 - 14 Apr 2017 30 days
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
Jakob Kauusberg
Contact Email
research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867373

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1ET
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

BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS

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