--- title: "UK SBS PR19058 LoKI Jaws" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-07-19" --- # UK SBS PR19058 LoKI Jaws Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-286b134b-d8d0-42da-9d34-b35bad07083f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR19058 LoKI Jaws" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender is classified under the industry category of scientific installations and is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bids set for 5th August 2019 at 14:00 hours. The total value of the contract is £75,000, and the contract period will span from 11th September 2019 to 20th April 2020. Interested parties are required to register through the Crown Commercial Service e-sourcing portal to participate in this open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in sourcing and quality control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the requirement is not divided into lots, allowing for direct competition for the whole contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio by delivering essential components for advanced research facilities like the European Spallation Source, contributing to scientific advancements in health, sustainability, and energy security. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 09/08/2019 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 European Spallation Source (ESS) is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world's most powerful neutron source. LOKI is a SANS instrument that will enable scientists to answer the challenging materials science questions of tomorrow in fields from health and aging, to sustainability and energy security. Loki will be designed and prebuilt by STFC. Once completed it will be shipped to the ESS site for installation. The requirement is for the design and supply of material, manufacture, assembly, testing and delivery of 3 XY Jaws Assemblies to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Included within the scope of work is: * The design of the equipment that is to be supplied * All sourcing, manufacturing and assembly activities associated with the supply of the equipment (unless otherwise stated in Section 2.3 of Appendix A PR19058 LoKI Jaws Specification) * The delivery of the Jaws to the STFC RAL site, and all packaging and handling activities associated with this delivery * Defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan * The documentation listed in Section 2.2 of Appendix A PR19058 LoKI Jaws Specification * The activities and deliverables needed for the approval steps listed in Section 3.4 of Appendix A PR19058 LoKI Jaws Specification Additional information: This requirement is not split into Lots as it is not deemed appropriate. 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://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". 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. 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/d7c76a77-58ec-4c34-b823-4a1cce528c41 | | 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 | 19 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2019 - 20 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214630 - Scientific installations ## Release History - 19 Jul 2019 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c76a77-58ec-4c34-b823-4a1cce528c41 - 21 Jun 2019 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c76a77-58ec-4c34-b823-4a1cce528c41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c76a77-58ec-4c34-b823-4a1cce528c41 19th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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