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title: "UK SBS Multipass Amplifier"
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# UK SBS Multipass Amplifier

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3a347c-a38b-4916-99dc-cdaed7202084

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is seeking proposals for the supply of a multipass amplifier to be used at the Central Laser Facility located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This procurement process is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), a not-for-profit organisation that aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs in public sector services. The tender, titled "UK SBS Multipass Amplifier," falls under the primary industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2017, and the contract period spans from 20th March 2017 to 1st June 2017, with a total contract value of £125,000 and a minimum value of £90,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those specialised in optical and precision technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider participating in this tender, as UK SBS actively seeks to involve them in its procurement processes. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality technical solutions, competitive pricing, and reliability would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of a multipass Amplifier for the Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. 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, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - 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. 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 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. 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/696a95aa-c970-41ee-9b3d-d006e774e66e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2017 - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,119 |
| 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 | CRUNCH TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696a95aa-c970-41ee-9b3d-d006e774e66e
- 9 Feb 2017 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21a3f7a-e6f9-48d4-94bc-da926c4cb31f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696a95aa-c970-41ee-9b3d-d006e774e66e
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21a3f7a-e6f9-48d4-94bc-da926c4cb31f
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5060f7d-ed1d-4e30-8e74-0c7dec283e60
  PR17017 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/67292efd-7d13-43b9-bd77-ec13fbfa2652
  Contract PR17017 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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