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title: "UK SBS PR18099 Fermi Choppers for UKRI"
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# UK SBS PR18099 Fermi Choppers for UKRI

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29393f51-22b2-4575-b529-fa25f51b0c58

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of Fermi Choppers for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) facility, specifically the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. This opportunity is classified under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and is taking place in Swindon, South East England. The tender, identified as UK SBS PR18099, is in the active stage and will close for bid submissions on Friday, 28th June 2019, at 14:00 BST. The estimated value of the contract is £2,000,000, with a minimum value set at £1,500,000, and the contract period is projected to run from 5th August 2019 until 9th August 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Companies with proven capabilities in manufacturing or providing related technical support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, successful bidders will not only secure a substantial contract but also gain a foothold in the public sector, which can lead to additional projects and foster long-term business growth within this industry.

## Notice

*Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Friday 28th, June 2019 at 14.00 BST.* The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (ISIS) is a world-leading facility for research into science and materials as part of the Contracting Authority's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. ISIS hosts hundreds of researchers from across the globe on thirty seven different neutron and muon instruments. The ISIS Neutron and Muons Source (ISIS) is looking to replace the existing Fermi chopper systems on three of its direct geometry spectrometer instruments. These systems are vital to the running of most of the direct spectrometry neutron instruments at ISIS. The scope of this procurement is for these three systems, and the contractual option to purchase a fourth if STFC elects to do so. ***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. 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" About UK Shared Business Services 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. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1751373-d092-462f-adbc-bcbcf298bd1e |
| 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 | 21 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2019 - 9 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 May 2019 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1751373-d092-462f-adbc-bcbcf298bd1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1751373-d092-462f-adbc-bcbcf298bd1e
  21st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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