--- title: "UK SBS D100X Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Specialist Amplifiers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # UK SBS D100X Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Specialist Amplifiers Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44dd8b45-e54f-40c0-8dde-a9aa5d3e0792.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS D100X Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Specialist Amplifiers" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). Located in Swindon, England, this initiative falls under the laboratory and precision equipment industry. The procurement method is an open competition, with a significant contract value ranging from £60,000 to £80,000. The tender period officially closed on 26 June 2017, and the contract period was set to commence on 24 July 2017 and conclude by 19 January 2018. This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialised in mechanical engineering and the supply of laboratory equipment, especially those capable of meeting ultra-high vacuum specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract as it allows them to showcase their capabilities in precision manufacturing and assembly. Companies well-versed in working with stringent quality standards and high-tech applications will find this procurement process particularly suited to their expertise. ## Notice '*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** This requirement is for mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled for the 10J and 100J amplifier pressure and vacuum components of the D100X project for the Science & Technology Facilities Council. The vacuum vessels included in this contract are all to achieve a vacuum of less than1x10-9 mbar in normal operation and considered 'ultra-high vacuum' (UHV) vessels. All supplier processes are to comply with requirements for 'ultra-high vacuum' vessels. In operation the pressure and vacuum vessels have optical windows. Please note: This tender will close on Monday 26 June 2017 at 14.00 BST. 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 This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcin g-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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/bacdc969-71f0-4c06-ad6b-191d0daff367 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open Competition (Non-OJEU) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 19 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacdc969-71f0-4c06-ad6b-191d0daff367 - 22 May 2017 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacdc969-71f0-4c06-ad6b-191d0daff367 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacdc969-71f0-4c06-ad6b-191d0daff367 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/684be37c-5554-40cf-bc3b-e3404385e960 PR17053 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b99a4e5-63a1-4275-9d3c-4114f084eab7 PR17053 Specification ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcin - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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