--- title: "UK SBS PR17133 EMC Chamber for ESS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-21" --- # UK SBS PR17133 EMC Chamber for ESS Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b29eced-64b1-4b19-b3ad-89401d69f74c.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the supply of an EMC Test Chamber, titled "UK SBS PR17133 EMC Chamber for ESS". This procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically focusing on anechoic chambers, is set to take place in Lund, Sweden, as part of the European Spallation Source project. The stage of procurement is in the award phase, with the tender period closing on the 16th of November, 2017, and the contract duration commencing on the 24th of November, 2017, lasting until the 23rd of November, 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure suitable for both new and refurbished items, with a budget range between £80,000 and £120,000. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses interested in supplying specialised equipment within the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing sector. Companies that design, manufacture, or refurbish EMC Test Chambers or related equipment are particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, enhancing their chances of growth in a niche yet critical industry linked to advanced scientific research and development. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 16/11/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Executive Summary Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for supply of an EMC Test Chamber. The EMC Test Chamber will be located in Lund, Sweden as part of the European Spallation Source (ESS) - a multi-disciplinary, neutron-science facility under development by the European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC). The EMC Test Chamber will facilitate electromagnetic field immunity- and emissions- testing of electronics being developed for the ESS. Specification and sourcing of the EMC Test Chamber is being undertaken by the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory UK, under the terms of its in-kind contribution agreement with ERIC. The scope of the EMC Test Chamber contract is for supply, delivery to Lund, installation and operator training. STFC will consider either new or a used/refurbished EMC Chamber, assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria (below) for this requirement 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 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 16/11/2017 14:00 HOURS. 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://gpssourcing.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 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/f194de05-f018-4714-9a1c-9199549da179 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2018 - 8 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £88,934 | | 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 | RAINFORD EMC SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42992200 - Anechoic chamber ## Release History - 21 Mar 2018 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f194de05-f018-4714-9a1c-9199549da179 - 6 Nov 2017 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53059baa-2dab-4821-918c-155cbf06d015 - 26 Oct 2017 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53059baa-2dab-4821-918c-155cbf06d015 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f194de05-f018-4714-9a1c-9199549da179 21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53059baa-2dab-4821-918c-155cbf06d015 6th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ac3dca9-6051-4c24-a050-e9582fde155b PR17133 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f746c72c-d58e-44ae-919c-47d6d69f4ed1 PR17133 ITQ Invitation to Quote v2 ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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