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title: "UK SBS RE160500 Particle Laser Diffraction System ITQ"
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# UK SBS RE160500 Particle Laser Diffraction System ITQ

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c76424e-162c-478a-a6d8-28abc6ab9b48

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is initiating a procurement process for the "UK SBS RE160500 Particle Laser Diffraction System ITQ." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the laser technology industry, and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 24th January 2017 at 14:00 PM. The awarded contract, valued at £49,840, is set to begin on 2nd February 2017 and will last until 28th February 2017. All bidding must be conducted through the CCS eSourcing Portal, and potential bidders should carefully assess the listed requirements before applying.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology and particle measurement systems, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specifications laid out by UK SBS. Companies already engaged in the manufacturing of laser instruments or those involved in machine tool operations would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this process. The requirement highlights a growing demand within the public sector for advanced scientific equipment, suggesting that innovative firms in this sector may find lucrative partnerships through successful bids.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 24th January, 2017 at 14:00PM DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. STFC ITAC needs a laser diffraction system to measure the size of particles for the ESA-RAL Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728fa6c9-63b5-40ff-8924-463392adc4f8 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,840 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | MALVERN INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728fa6c9-63b5-40ff-8924-463392adc4f8
- 10 Jan 2017 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d099b64-059a-427c-bdc2-7fe63769704b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728fa6c9-63b5-40ff-8924-463392adc4f8
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d099b64-059a-427c-bdc2-7fe63769704b
  10th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22049748-c168-48e4-83d0-06f07cbf83c9
  UK SBS RE160500 Particle Laser Diffraction System ITQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30924a6b-12ea-4a20-91ed-312e24fe4b66
  UK SBS RE160500 Particle Laser Diffraction System ITQQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa42f3a-197f-4149-ae21-df459f224853
  AW4.1 Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eea72179-03db-4536-a954-d47eaeb1c8ca
  AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49457e86-5602-47e2-8101-63fec0ce263b
  Bidder Training.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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