--- title: "UK SBS PR17038 Fourier Transform Infra-red Imaging System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-04-25" --- # UK SBS PR17038 Fourier Transform Infra-red Imaging System Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf46ab8-279b-4778-98f6-3a8d992d1307.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the Fourier Transform Infra-red Imaging System under tender reference UK SBS PR17038. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically detection and analysis apparatus, with a total value of £88,000. The tender period will end on 28 April 2017 at 14:00 hours, with the contract expected to commence on 10 May 2017 and run until 10 November 2017. Interested businesses must register on the CCS eSourcing Suite to participate in this open procurement process, and all expressions of interest must be sent via email. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-resolution imaging technologies and detection systems. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions for detecting and characterising synthetic polymers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can offer ex-demo instruments meeting the specified requirements could have an advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express their interest as they are eligible to participate. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 28/04/2017, 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" The Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Imaging system has to be capable to rapidly scan the whole/selected areas of the filter, detect, identify and characterise synthetic polymers, their dimensions and origin (the latter will be based on the available library). The ability to image small particles down to 3 um at high resolution is essential. The possibility to perform data acquisition in unattended/automated mode is critical. The viable ex-demo instruments are acceptable. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpssourcing.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 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. 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The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c2ce4a-306f-4255-8ec7-db3d035cbd56 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 May 2017 - 10 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £88,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 25 Apr 2017 at 09:55 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c2ce4a-306f-4255-8ec7-db3d035cbd56 - 12 Apr 2017 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2617168-c9db-4c72-bff5-bd004bee8574 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c2ce4a-306f-4255-8ec7-db3d035cbd56 25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2617168-c9db-4c72-bff5-bd004bee8574 12th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96f685a1-783d-46f6-9dd5-c1fe7bc2b1e9 Logging into Emptoris for first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dde8c44b-904c-4fe2-a617-273c5dddd1ad Bidder Training ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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