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title: "RE17242"
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# RE17242

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04a087bb-17cb-46c3-9742-00eee2099ea8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking bids for an Open Field Phenotyping System (Tender ID: RE17242) in the measuring instruments category. This tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 14th July 2017, with the final bid submission deadline set for 11th August 2017 at 14:00hrs. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a contract value of £30,000 and a duration from 24th August 2017 to 23rd August 2019. The contract's delivery addresses are located in the postal code area OX11 0FA, in Swindon, England, where the buyer is based.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in technology and instrumentation, to supply a system that can be expanded in the future. Successful bidders will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Invitation to Quote document, making thorough preparation essential. Companies that excel in innovation and efficient project management will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, it will be crucial for respondents to navigate the CCS eSourcing Portal proficiently as part of the application process.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 11th August 2017 at 14:00hrs. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Open field phenotyping system - 6 arena's (with optional extra arenas able to add in future) 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2307d854-edfb-46da-8d4b-64cf8e736e8f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,212 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | OMNI-TECH ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2307d854-edfb-46da-8d4b-64cf8e736e8f
- 14 Jul 2017 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5607df5f-8028-408e-8e11-7432bc9bd4c0
- 14 Jul 2017 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5607df5f-8028-408e-8e11-7432bc9bd4c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2307d854-edfb-46da-8d4b-64cf8e736e8f
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5607df5f-8028-408e-8e11-7432bc9bd4c0
  14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57c159ec-534f-48a7-90f7-f13ff968fe0d
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8a24924-cb10-42c2-b4bc-812503a1bc51
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e59cb62f-18cd-4b25-92ea-b3b5717b24fc
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d6a1a96-869e-49ec-820d-f63c0e2f7c6d
  RE17242 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de111a43-7a1f-4dc1-a5af-90e06c7494d3
  Re17242 Invitation to quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd007745-ea33-4873-a405-13f1e18b75f9
  Re17242 AW4.1 Terms & Conditions
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4df3eef8-ed66-4c6c-b287-cb08987f709c
  RE17142 Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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