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title: "UK SBS PR16196 Supply of Benchtop Theta/Theta X-ray Diffractometer Instrument"
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# UK SBS PR16196 Supply of Benchtop Theta/Theta X-ray Diffractometer Instrument

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45b029ad-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender for the supply of a Benchtop Theta/Theta X-ray Diffractometer Instrument as part of their ongoing procurement efforts in the laboratory equipment sector. Located in Swindon, England, this procurement process, classified under the goods category, is currently at the award stage. The tender period concluded on 18th October 2016, after which the contract commenced on 1st November 2016 and will last until 1st November 2017. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, as the requirement for advanced X-ray diffraction technology underpins various scientific operations. Businesses equipped to deliver monochromatic powder X-ray diffractometers and related services will find this an enticing prospect to expand their market presence, particularly those experienced in servicing the scientific and technological sectors. Interested suppliers were advised to register on the eSourcing portal and express their interest, presenting a chance for competitive engagement in governmental contracts.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 18/10/2016 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" Science and Technology Facilities Council requires a benchtop monochromatic powder X-ray diffractometer in the support of running the ISIS neutron and muon source. This particular instrument is required to obtain rapid x-ray diffraction patterns from powdered samples. 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/ce192301-1967-45fb-b811-41db24fed881 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2017 - 9 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,205 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce192301-1967-45fb-b811-41db24fed881
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceea1d6c-78a6-435d-b494-36c8127e4d90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce192301-1967-45fb-b811-41db24fed881
  7th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceea1d6c-78a6-435d-b494-36c8127e4d90
  4th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a0f60d0-a922-4e92-b4c2-b9cf6cbea932
  Logging into Emptoris
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/173f4664-2e8d-48f2-87b8-ab4546fd4ec5
  Emptoris Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b99a96a9-9ef7-4ef8-8ccc-01c8d0f766bb
  Logging into Emptoris
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c886fb6-d2b5-4fed-a60a-68a34d7cf573
  Emptoris Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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