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title: "UK SBS PR18027 STFC Laser Marker"
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# UK SBS PR18027 STFC Laser Marker

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cedada6-8f38-43e5-915e-700d644b2228

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organization, which is seeking bids for a Laser Marker under the title "UK SBS PR18027 STFC Laser Marker". This procurement falls within the industrial lasers category and is located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, England. The process is currently in the Award stage, with bids having been accepted until 12 February 2018. The value of the contract is estimated at £28,000, with a minimum bid value of £25,000. The contract period begins on 23 February 2018 and concludes on 29 March 2018, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of industrial laser equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the open nature of the procurement process. Companies that offer innovative laser technology or engraving machines would align well with the requirements of this procurement, potentially building their portfolio by partnering with a reputable organisation such as UK Shared Business Services.

## Notice

***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Monday 12 FEB 2018 at 11.00hrs GMT.*** STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. This procurement is for 1 x Laser Marker that will be used identify manufactured components at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. ***DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Additional information: UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 e-Sourcing 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; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 e-Sourcing 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 utilise Emptoris CCS e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87340d2a-4852-42d1-b17c-5abfb69ed3fd |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,159 |
| 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 | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42962500 - Engraving machines

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87340d2a-4852-42d1-b17c-5abfb69ed3fd
- 2 Feb 2018 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccc7017-c1f7-4c62-9967-98f524c2ae58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87340d2a-4852-42d1-b17c-5abfb69ed3fd
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccc7017-c1f7-4c62-9967-98f524c2ae58
  2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bc92fbe-7423-4780-b584-722c1392c653
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/084c8729-7bc4-4255-bd91-34d30f533aec
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5c117c6-3893-4249-be92-e7a69cf7ab79
  Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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