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title: "UKRI - RE20499 - X Ray Test Facility"
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# UKRI - RE20499 - X Ray Test Facility

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52379fbd-183a-4ee9-8101-7329d0df781a

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), concerns the supply of a Plate Reader with an Analysis Data System Workstation for the UK Research and Innovation Medical Research Council (UKRI MRC). The contract, titled "UKRI - RE20499 - X Ray Test Facility", falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Swindon, England. This tender has reached the award stage as of 4th November 2020, with the contract period commencing on 5th November 2020 and running until 31st March 2021. Interested suppliers were required to submit bids by the deadline of 28th October 2020, at 11:00, through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in laboratory equipment supply and related technologies. Companies with expertise in precision optics or data analysis systems would be well-suited to compete, given the specific requirements of the Plate Reader. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation and lead to further opportunities with UK SBS and other public sector clients. Additionally, the open procurement method allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate, fostering competitive pricing and innovative solutions.

## Notice

*AWARDED* The final date and time for the submission of bids is 28th October 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI MRC - RCAH have a requirement for the supply of a Plate Reader with Analysis Data System Workstation. The instrument will be used to monitor the temporal shape of a number of long pulse laser pulses. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a Show less description full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: CD73934HYH. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service Show less additional text which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/def

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9359dd3c-7b91-4570-a59c-034d831cf9b6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,526 |
| 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 | ELECTRON - X |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9359dd3c-7b91-4570-a59c-034d831cf9b6
- 13 Oct 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01be8c1-6f69-4cdb-aaa0-52289a61028c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9359dd3c-7b91-4570-a59c-034d831cf9b6
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01be8c1-6f69-4cdb-aaa0-52289a61028c
  13th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/311cc484-c10c-4340-800c-cbc2aa532f43
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8046e85-d3f3-4611-89cb-b58ee3fcd937
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0497d751-1d7c-4042-bc7d-efee8608590c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3605b0f0-79b0-4237-a6f7-326903c567a1

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/def
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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