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title: "UK SBS D100X Optics - Standard Optics"
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# UK SBS D100X Optics - Standard Optics

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25919f6a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process seeks proposals for the supply of a standard optics bundle for the D-100X laser system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). The tender, titled "UK SBS D100X Optics - Standard Optics", falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract period is set from 17th October 2016 to 30th November 2016, with a total contract value of £90,000. The tender period ended on 28th September 2016.

This opportunity presents an excellent prospect for businesses engaged in the supply of optical and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in optical components—such as mirrors, lenses with anti-reflection coatings, and beam splitters—are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help suppliers expand their market reach and drive business growth within the public sector, benefiting from UK SBS's commitment to modernisation and efficiency in shared services.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of a standard optics bundle comprising (HR) mirrors; lenses with anti-reflection (AR) coatings; beam splitters with different reflection percentages; polarising beam splitters and wave-plates. These optics will be incorporated into the D-100X laser system that will be operated at room temperature in ambient atmospheric conditions. The optics will be deployed in the system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This Contract is for a confirmed 1x set of optics with the OPTION to purchase a further set within a 12 month period. 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 Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - 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, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information 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 eSourcing 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 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 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: 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 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b6852-200e-476e-bf78-e7b264b0ad82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 20 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,751 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b6852-200e-476e-bf78-e7b264b0ad82
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4ca84a-924b-47e0-852b-936899bec9c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b6852-200e-476e-bf78-e7b264b0ad82
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4ca84a-924b-47e0-852b-936899bec9c9
  7th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98e7fd67-68e7-4aff-9095-8c7b9fc8f6ec
  PR16201 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b240c444-9b55-4461-a452-49e467bb5af1
  PR16201 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/34fbf7d4-ab3d-4f4e-8f32-c649e9f9c22a
  Contract PR16201 Redacted

## 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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