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title: "UKSBS PR16195 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) facility"
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# UKSBS PR16195 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) facility

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a2d6c24-6aa5-4434-85e4-62389ab621b6

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Ltd is conducting a procurement process titled "UKSBS PR16195 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) facility" on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This tender falls within the research services industry category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st September 2017 and conclude by 30th June 2022. The total contract value is approximately £2,580,000, and the procurement method used is an Open procedure, which allows for a competitive process open to all suppliers. The procurement period closed on 3rd April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and related technical fields. Businesses that can offer comprehensive support, including technical expertise, effective training, and a solid risk management framework, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will play a vital role in advancing research within the Engineering and Physical Sciences community, making this tender an attractive opportunity for firms focused on innovation and technology in scientific research.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Contract on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). EPSRC is looking for a supplier who can provide a mid-range research facility in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for three years with an option to extend to five years. The range of provision will be on a national level and will include research into the chemical composition and electronic structure of surfaces for a variety of technological applications from biomaterials to semiconductor physics. The facility must be able to clearly demonstrate the capability to fulfil the technical specification including but not limited to, providing leading expertise, technical support and training (where required) and instrumentation in XPS, a suitable user relationship with the facility, provision for sample preparation, handling, storage and an appropriate sample environment. The successful bidder will also have a costed access plan, risk management and staff training model. The facility will be an integral part of the research needs of the Engineering and Physical Sciences community, therefore long term sustainability and a charging model will also Additional information: 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 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45704396-21c6-4140-a42c-3e8058674d54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,095,447 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2017 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45704396-21c6-4140-a42c-3e8058674d54
- 8 Aug 2017 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eeef59d-eb7b-4931-9531-2d7a7cea264e
- 22 Feb 2017 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eeef59d-eb7b-4931-9531-2d7a7cea264e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45704396-21c6-4140-a42c-3e8058674d54
  8th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eeef59d-eb7b-4931-9531-2d7a7cea264e
  8th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/DA509820-38DF-4DDA-94B7-CD63EA501848
  Bidder logging into Emptoris for the first time guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2E8E3D78-AFBC-4E90-91B4-27BF6B71B5E2
  Emptoris Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a798358b-f9fd-4040-839f-f5c8a7c906fc
  UKSBS PR16195 Annex 1 Dispute Resolution
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87f6a3d1-d68a-4cce-b763-deb4957ef90e
  UKSBS PR16195 Annex 2 SLA and Reporting XPS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/439376c5-a403-4cba-b7ae-32d0a59c6397
  UKSBS PR16195 Annex 3 Exit plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7fe549b-cd9e-46b8-a9fa-874b5f426762
  UKSBS PR16195 Annex 4 Risk Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce2e6f0d-a13c-4b44-b3d2-21a182bcde9c
  UKSBS PR16195 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad2c2dc9-ee7a-464d-b79d-ee56716b95a4
  UKSBS PR16195 AW5.8 Payment schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59595b2c-4714-46c7-a235-9bbb0d16f0a6
  UKSBS PR16195 RFP Request for Proposal questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94b1c3ae-0351-4147-a32d-ac368dab78ea
  UKSBS PR16195 RFP Request for Proposal XPS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59898e5d-c80b-4cc7-ab51-70b218015421
  UKSBS PR16195 -S2 - Services purchasing contract - high value

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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