--- title: "UK SBS PR18174 Freia Neutron Guide NBOA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-12-21" --- # UK SBS PR18174 Freia Neutron Guide NBOA Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d252002-25b2-48dc-b70b-4595effbe01a.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the tender titled "UK SBS PR18174 Freia Neutron Guide NBOA." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the electron-beam recorders industry (CPV code 38341100). Interested bidders must submit their bids by 29 January 2019 at 14:00 hours, with the contract period starting on 4 March 2019 and ending on 3 March 2021. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, meaning it is accessible to all qualified suppliers. The delivery address for the goods is located in Oxfordshire, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced instrumentation and optical systems. Companies that excel in the supply of neutron beam optics, particularly those with the capability to meet the technical requirements set by UKRI and ESS ERIC, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competitiveness and innovation in the industry. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 29/01/2019 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" Freia is a neutron reflectometer optimised for soft condensed matter and life sciences that is currently being developed by UKRI as an in-kind collaboration with ESS ERIC. Freia will be installed and operated at the ESS facility in Lund, Sweden. More details on Freia can be found on the ESS website: https://europeanspallationsource.se/instruments/freia. This tender details the requirements for the supply of the Freia neutron guide Neutron Beam Optics Assembly (NBOA). The Freia NBOA will be installed at the ESS facility. The guide delivered must meet UKRI and ESS ERIC requirements. The NBOA will fit within the Neutron Beam Port Insert (NBPI), which will form a part of the ESS target systems. Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Additional information: This requirement is not split into Lots as it is not deemed appropriate. 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://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". 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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. CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 29/01/2019 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" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c1fbe0-17d8-44f3-90da-4c4d5d945f5a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 3 Mar 2021 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38341100 - Electron-beam recorders ## Release History - 21 Dec 2018 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c1fbe0-17d8-44f3-90da-4c4d5d945f5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c1fbe0-17d8-44f3-90da-4c4d5d945f5a 21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/808351b2-9ec5-44d2-a392-dcd2d9fc1842 PR18174 RFP Request for Proposal 111218 v.3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdf3c924-1dee-492e-9256-9e6812a77069 PR18174 Freia Neutron Guide NBOA Specification 171218 ## Notice URLs - https://europeanspallationsource.se/instruments/freia - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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