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# UK SBS Solid State Amplifier

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a2de39-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "UK SBS Solid State Amplifier," aimed at upgrading the RF Solid State Amplifier for the linear accelerator at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's ISIS Facility. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically electronic supplies, with an estimated value of £1,250,000 and a minimum requirement of £250,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 21 October 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 21 November 2016 and will span for a total of four years, offering potential vendors the opportunity to supply one amplifier with an option to supply up to four additional units during this timeframe. The operational area for delivery is the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing electronic equipment and those with capabilities in laboratory-grade instruments. Companies that specialise in solid state technology or RF amplifiers, particularly SMEs looking to expand their market presence, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. As UK SBS seeks to enhance its service capacity, vendors can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term supplier relationships and contribute to vital public sector projects, thus fostering potential business growth in both the short and long term.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is looking at an upgrade programme at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's ISIS Facility. This procurement is for a RF Solid State Amplifier requirement for the linear accelerator within the facility. This Contract is for a confirmed 1x amplifier with the OPTION to purchase a further 4x amplifiers over a 48 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/8785e59c-b57a-422d-8c35-10273df4caf5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £697,660 |
| 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 | TMD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31711000 - Electronic supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8785e59c-b57a-422d-8c35-10273df4caf5
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f3f266-24d6-4aa7-a0ea-11481aa6932f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8785e59c-b57a-422d-8c35-10273df4caf5
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f3f266-24d6-4aa7-a0ea-11481aa6932f
  20th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98e18876-1320-4df2-9f86-20ba208596fc
  PR16203 RFP Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66c98793-1c28-4753-855f-8d835068e219
  PR16203 Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51511b6f-0911-419b-adb3-472305e055fb
  PR16203 RFP Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b311e6fe-2b94-4dae-817f-707711106aff
  PR16203 Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2f31886d-165d-4a08-a9c8-863710fb879b
  Contract PR16203 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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