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UKSBS RE17444 High-speed oscilloscopes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Mar 2018 at 14:08

Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2017 at 12:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKSBS RE17444 High-speed oscilloscopes" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) based in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for oscilloscopes, with a significant focus on obtaining high-speed oscilloscopes to monitor long pulse laser pulses. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for bid submission was on the 19th of December 2017, with the anticipated contract period starting on the 4th of January 2018 and ending on the 4th of January 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to deliver specialised goods in a niche market. Companies that manufacture high-speed oscilloscopes or provide related technology and expertise will find this procurement beneficial. With an estimated contract value of £160,000 over four years, successful suppliers can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and potentially secure further contracts with government agencies and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS RE17444 High-speed oscilloscopes

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 19th December 2017 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A set of high speed oscilloscopes to monitor the temporal shape of a number of long pulse laser pulses (~1ns - 6ns duration). Up to x4 Fast diode detectors (with a resolution of ~100ps) will be used with the oscilloscopes, hence a temporal resolution of < 100ps is a priority. The specification will be identical for all purchases on this contract. Such oscilloscopes are available as standard commercial products but in addition we need to meet the specifications detailed in the tender documents. We anticipate the purchase of up to the equivalent of PS160k over the next 4 years. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f517b114-d3f8-4059-86d8-210cad0ce4d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19902e6-90a9-4044-b1ff-0af66be1b220
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

38342000 - Oscilloscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
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
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 1UH
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

TEKTRONIX U.K.LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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