Tender

UKSBS PR18128 Pyroshock Simulator for STFC

DARESBURY LABORATORY

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21 Sep 2018 at 07:48

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2018 at 14:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), on behalf of the Daresbury Laboratory, is conducting an open procurement process for the UKSBS PR18128 tender concerning a Pyroshock Simulator for the new National Satellite Test Facility based at the Science & Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 5 October 2018 at 14:00 hours. The estimated value of the contract is between £120,000 and £150,000. The resultant contract period is set to commence on 24 October 2018 and extend until 15 March 2019, with delivery taking place at a specified location in Oxfordshire (OX11).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in goods such as simulation technology and scientific equipment. Companies that are particularly well-suited to compete may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in developing and supplying high-precision simulators or similar technologies. Engaging with this procurement could enable these businesses to establish relationships with a prominent research authority and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR18128 Pyroshock Simulator for STFC

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 5 OCTOBER 2018 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. This requirement is concerned with a Pyroshock Simulator for the new National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) based at Science & Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. 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. UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale. https://stfc.ukri.org/ Additional information: 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5a8ab49-16b4-4ca5-be1e-cf553c3f52aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4bd367-481b-4577-bf32-5a0883146926
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARESBURY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Rona Bryce
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01925 603575

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 4AD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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