--- title: "UK SBS PR16205A Manufacture and supply of the ISIS Merlin Collimator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-27" --- # UK SBS PR16205A Manufacture and supply of the ISIS Merlin Collimator Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35bbf255-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the manufacture and supply of the ISIS Merlin Collimator, a high-intensity spectrometer essential for scientific research. The tender is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the procurement process is currently in the active stage. The closing time for bids was on 30th September 2016, and the contract period commenced on 3rd October 2016, lasting until 3rd October 2017. Interested businesses must register on the CCS eSourcing portal and express their interest via email, following the specific instructions outlined in the tender documentation. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and related technologies. Companies with expertise in high-performance laboratory instruments, especially those familiar with the scientific sector's demands, could significantly benefit. Participation in this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and reputation, facilitating potential partnerships or future contracts within the academic and research communities. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 30/09/2016 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 MERLIN Instrument is a high intensity, medium energy resolution spectrometer. It has been in operation since 2008. It uses a super-mirror guide to enhance the flux as well as 3m long position-sensitive detectors working in vacuum. Additional information: 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://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/dc7e8b18-e829-4d87-b165-9377c309c744 | | 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 | 27 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 27 Mar 2018 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7e8b18-e829-4d87-b165-9377c309c744 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7e8b18-e829-4d87-b165-9377c309c744 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7e8b18-e829-4d87-b165-9377c309c744 27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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