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title: "UKSBS RFP PR17177 TIRF Microscope System"
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# UKSBS RFP PR17177 TIRF Microscope System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01a7e6bc-8092-4ce1-b3f4-b7aabaacb947

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKSBS RFP PR17177 TIRF Microscope System", initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, is in the Award stage. This contract is focused within the goods category, specifically for microscopes, and is located in Cambridge, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19th January 2018, and the contract period commencing on 22nd February 2018 and concluding on 21st February 2020. The total contract value is £220,000, with a minimum value of £170,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies and medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of providing state-of-the-art TIRF microscope systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in high-speed imaging and molecular biology applications would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement not only contributes to the growth of the supplier's business but also enhances technological advancements within the field of molecular biology research.

## Notice

The TIRF microscope system covered by this requirement is intended to provide the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge with an instrument able to quantitatively image single molecules at high speed in multiple channels simultaneously. The intended applications include in vitro reconstitution of molecular assemblies such as a) motor protein tracking assays and b) the self assembly and dynamics of bacterial cytoskeletal. proteins. Additional applications include live cell TIRF/HILO imaging and PALM/STORM imaging. We are looking for a 'latest generation' instrument that offers improvements in imaging performance over our existing TIRF microscope. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING TIME FOR RESPONSES IS 14.00 (GMT) ON 19th JANUARY 2018. ALL RESPONSES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE EMPTORIS ESOURCING PLATFORM. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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; Your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345 410 2222 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.3.4. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22f21ef-3a0c-4351-8367-13b936e3f70f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,269 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON, |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22f21ef-3a0c-4351-8367-13b936e3f70f
- 14 Dec 2017 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673848b9-22e8-4b2a-b9cf-ea7288a6769e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22f21ef-3a0c-4351-8367-13b936e3f70f
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673848b9-22e8-4b2a-b9cf-ea7288a6769e
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af680d7b-d1e4-49a1-81d9-32fde917781a
  RFP PR17177 Request for Proposal - Final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7664d9b1-ecbb-4dd5-a347-bb2c6e604864
  RFP PR17177 Request for Proposal questions - Final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d4786b0-1160-477c-b837-eb1a88abb64d
  RFP PR17177 AW5.2 Price Schedule Template - Draft
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b263de-c909-4619-9bba-4edba700073f
  RFP PR17177 GS1 Contract - Draft
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage
  Emptoris access

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers

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