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title: "UKRI - NERC RE18361 Gas Chromatograph/MS/MS"
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# UKRI - NERC RE18361 Gas Chromatograph/MS/MS

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47868443-d513-44f0-b453-e0b1586f2f14

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking bids for the supply of a Gas Chromatograph/MS/MS instrument, essential for analysing contaminants and natural organic matter in soils and sediments. The tender, identified as RE18361, is part of research and development services within the scientific sector, located in the UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 7th January 2019 and last until 6th January 2022. The final submission date for bids was on 21st December 2018 at 14:00, and bidders were required to submit through the CCS eSourcing Portal, adhering to Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, analytical technologies, and environmental services. Companies that focus on research and development, particularly those offering innovative solutions for the detection and analysis of contaminants, are well-suited for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the qualification criteria may find this contract particularly advantageous, as it can enhance their visibility and reputation within the public procurement market, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 21st December 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. NERC BGS require the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/MS/MS The instrument is required for quantification of known and unknown legacy and emerging contaminants, measurement of solvent soluble natural organic matter in soils and sediments and assessment of hydrocarbon biomarkers. 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: * 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc365ba-2a1e-4725-981d-7f10f4fddc47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2019 - 24 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,997 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc365ba-2a1e-4725-981d-7f10f4fddc47
- 11 Dec 2018 at 20:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15270995-56dd-4995-85b9-e558e6036bfa
- 11 Dec 2018 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15270995-56dd-4995-85b9-e558e6036bfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc365ba-2a1e-4725-981d-7f10f4fddc47
  21st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15270995-56dd-4995-85b9-e558e6036bfa
  11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f684722d-541a-49fe-ab4e-15c5ac0247bc
  Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c27bb097-5a02-469f-8b6d-c357eb8c6db2
  Bidder logging in for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d7baca6-f110-487a-a65f-35f4e8607b0d
  RE18361 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dd1e32c-f6bc-4adf-ad01-e58451b7d268
  RE18361 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbe060d4-17bd-4b47-9340-97c785de403c
  RE18361 Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfbf14eb-0505-471a-9a1d-5f1036019c2e
  RE18361 AW5.2 Price Schedule_

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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