--- title: "UK SBS PR18145 UKRI Linac Window for STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DARESBURY LABORATORY" published: "2019-06-07" --- # UK SBS PR18145 UKRI Linac Window for STFC Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b743a29-e97d-492c-886e-754cbabe681d.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the UK SBS PR18145 UKRI Linac Window is being conducted by Daresbury Laboratory, located in Warrington, England. This tender, categorised under the goods sector with a specific focus on glass, is currently in the bidding stage. Interested parties are required to submit their bids by 24 January 2019 at 14:00 hours, with the overall contract covering the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of a Linac Window intended for research applications at the CLARA facility. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold with a total estimated value of £200,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the design and manufacture of scientific equipment and materials, especially in the glass sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative solutions beneficial to the research community. By engaging with the e-sourcing portal and following the requisite registration procedures, eligible firms can enhance their profiles and secure contracts that could lead to further growth and collaboration within the research and development industry. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision.*** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 24 January at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. This requirement is concerned with the detail design, manufacture, testing, documentation, and delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, of a Linac Window that will be used in CLARA (Compact Linear Accelerator for Research and Applications). 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 "Supplier eSourcing registration". 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 Authorities control. UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale. https://stfc.ukri.org/ Additional information: 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 is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " 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://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris 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. 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Tender submissions to be priced in GBP ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1084aea-ff6c-450e-b327-d8658f8321e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2019 - 5 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DARESBURY LABORATORY | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA4 4AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor | | Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 14820000 - Glass - 45214630 - Scientific installations ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1084aea-ff6c-450e-b327-d8658f8321e2 - 8 Jan 2019 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1084aea-ff6c-450e-b327-d8658f8321e2 - 8 Jan 2019 at 15:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1084aea-ff6c-450e-b327-d8658f8321e2 - 6 Dec 2018 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1084aea-ff6c-450e-b327-d8658f8321e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1084aea-ff6c-450e-b327-d8658f8321e2 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ffcd04b-481d-480d-b63c-3667b857bb19 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59fa875e-6ddf-4b7c-8e63-143333a882ca Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45fee0e0-9ce7-4821-a447-f30974ac6da5 RFP Request for Proposal PR18145 080119 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba095bbe-2284-4960-8080-42871a4f3cec PR18145 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f7ccaad-bd1c-4531-abb0-e888cbb3249e Contract Terms PR18145 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris - https://stfc.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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