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UKRI RE18147 Neutron Bean Optical Assembly

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2018 at 15:49

Tender

25 May 2018 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "UKRI RE18147 Neutron Beam Optical Assembly," which falls within the optical instruments industry category. This procurement is focused on the supply of a Neutron Beam Optical Assembly (NBOA) intended for installation at the European Spallation Source facility in Lund, Sweden. The tender period concluded on 15th June 2018, with contract execution set to commence on 3rd July 2018 and expected to last until 31st March 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £100,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those involved in optical instruments or related technologies. With the requirement for high-quality design and manufacturing capabilities, firms that can optimise solutions for neutron guides and alignment devices, while providing comprehensive documentation and compliance with stringent performance criteria, will be well-positioned to compete. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises are also encouraged to participate, this tender represents a valuable platform for growth in the scientific and engineering sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI RE18147 Neutron Bean Optical Assembly

Notice Description

The final date and time for submission of bids is 15th June 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Description of Requirement The requirement is for the supply of the Loki neutron guide Neutron Beam Optical Assembly (NBOA) to be installed at the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility at Lund in Sweden. The NBOA/ Neutron Beam Port Insert (NBPI)/ Neutron Beam Extraction (NBEX) is a joint project involving ESS and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). The document listed in Annex A outlines the key guide requirements and sets boundaries for the scope of the project for the purposes of tender and contract definition. The Supplier will be responsible for designing, manufacturing and delivering the NBOA for the Loki instrument. The NBOA design must be optimized to the requirements outlined in this document and meet UKRI approval. The NBOA includes: * Neutron guide * Alignment devices As a part of the contract the Supplier must provide: * Detailed drawings of the NBOA * Documentation for Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Final Design Review (FDR) and inspection report review as detailed in section 8 of Annex A * 3D as built models (STEP format) * Inspection reports, as detailed in section 6.7 and section 8 of Annex A * Materials list - including quantities by mass and details of grade or composition * Documentation to support unload, installation & alignment Final alignment report (verification of installation alignment - must include raw data) The NBOA will be required to operate for 20 years without degradation affecting performance. During operation the vessel shall remain closed and contamination of the atmosphere through degassing of components must be minimised. All components and assemblies shall be designed for the vacuum bake and the helium environment. Any bid submission must include a minimum of 12 months Warranty. 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4829bdf-9ae4-420b-9766-731ed690ebca
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

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


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,386 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWISSNEUTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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