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title: "UK SBS RE17252 FlowCam Macro"
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# UK SBS RE17252 FlowCam Macro

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-081ffb72-f123-4d95-a520-518b4266d340

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently conducting a procurement process for the "UK SBS RE17252 FlowCam Macro," which falls under the Measuring Instruments industry category. This tender is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Planet Ocean Limited, amounting to £58,327.78. The contract period is set to commence on 6th November 2017 and will run until 31st October 2019. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure specifically for requirements below threshold values, with bids having to be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal by 26th October 2017.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for companies specialising in imaging and analysis systems, particularly those focused on laboratory-based instruments for biological research. Businesses capable of providing advanced imaging technologies for high-throughput zooplankton analysis will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing and supplying measuring instruments, especially in environmental and biological contexts, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders under this category.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 26th October 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 The Natural Environment Research Council requires an image analysis system for high-throughput processing of zooplankton samples collected from long-term monitoring sites, and additional sites visited in a range of sampling campaigns. All sites will be freshwater and, for such systems, we will need to be able to image particles in the 0.5 - 4mm size range (the typical size range for zooplankton that we would collect in our samples). To address our research questions, we need a system that is capable of identifying zooplankton to genus level (or better), and measuring multiple parameters on each individual zooplankton "particle" (e.g. maximum and minimum lengths, aspect ratios, area and shape). The system must be able to process 12 samples per hour (5 min to process a single sample). The system must be lab-based, rather than field-based, and would have to fit on a standard lab benchtop unit (78 x 66 cm). 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/dc4ac0d6-0573-44ea-b8a1-726004a05301 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,327 |
| 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 | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2017 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc4ac0d6-0573-44ea-b8a1-726004a05301
- 12 Oct 2017 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee274f3-b142-4d96-9300-a1ae96916657

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc4ac0d6-0573-44ea-b8a1-726004a05301
  2nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee274f3-b142-4d96-9300-a1ae96916657
  12th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6a0433a-8c9f-44b8-82c4-5048cbaaa7c1
  RE17252 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/466c2d41-d3ff-4239-92a5-8dcc50755f44
  RE17252 ITQ Invitation to Quote.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c7b1aa6-8ebb-4d82-a61f-94449a8dcf9f
  RE17252 G1 - Contracting Terms.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/621682d4-3a8f-4b66-b568-02e8f3799e05
  Bidder Training (1).pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86380a9c-0676-4533-bad0-fe5d7f58c7eb
  RE17252 AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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