--- title: "Laser system for 3He pumping" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-01-03" --- # Laser system for 3He pumping Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fbfbb7a-1bcd-4d7d-9266-44350ef0a55d.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is initiating a procurement process for a 'Laser system for 3He pumping', a requirement within the laboratory and precision equipment industry. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 10th January 2020 at 14:00. Interested businesses must submit their bids through the Delta eSourcing Portal, ensuring they meet all submission criteria as outlined in the tender documents. The contract, valued at approximately £140,000, is expected to commence on 23rd January 2020 and conclude on 1st April 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and optical systems. Businesses with expertise in producing sophisticated scientific instruments, particularly those able to meet the specific needs of research institutions similar to those benefiting from the ISIS instruments, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers who can provide innovative solutions within the specified timeframe will likely have a competitive edge in securing this contract. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 10th January 2020 - 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Laser system 3He filling station produces hyperpolarised 3He gas for polarised neutron experiments on several ISIS instruments. A replacement is required Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: QT68MJ6F79 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. 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda58406-857d-4b6b-81ce-3ae1a6a976d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2020 - 1 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 | 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 - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 3 Jan 2020 at 14:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda58406-857d-4b6b-81ce-3ae1a6a976d8 - 19 Dec 2019 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda58406-857d-4b6b-81ce-3ae1a6a976d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda58406-857d-4b6b-81ce-3ae1a6a976d8 3rd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cada1aef-d70c-4e2c-8b20-fe8d7b6f9365 ITQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2389cc2a-4341-4f21-a2a5-f91de4b50f28 RE19333 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36dcc438-be00-476c-8039-eef138e33305 RE19333 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b4a2b3e-c222-424c-ad5c-c5c95d3c4473 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract RE19333 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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