--- title: "UK SBS PR17033 Phytoplankton and Microplastic Sampler" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-03-03" --- # UK SBS PR17033 Phytoplankton and Microplastic Sampler Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c186b7-a94c-4219-a4d1-c892733c1a21.json) ## Summary The Natural Environment Research Council has initiated a procurement process for a Phytoplankton and Microplastic sampler under the title "UK SBS PR17033 Phytoplankton and Microplastic Sampler". This tender falls within the goods category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value between £20,000 and £35,000. The tender is currently active and will close for bids on 13 March 2017, with the contract period set to begin on 17 March 2017 and last until 18 March 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, and expressions of interest are to be submitted to the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment. Businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable sampling technology, particularly in environmental monitoring and aquatic science, would be well-positioned to compete. SMEs can leverage their agility and expertise to meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender, potentially leading to fruitful contracts and partnerships within the government sector. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 13/03/2017, 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Natural Environment Research Council require a Phytoplankton and Microplastic sampler. The device must be able to collect in situ suspended particulate matter in an aquatic environment. The system is to have dual multi-port valve to direct water through replaceable 47mm filters for a time-series operation. It is to have a positive displacement pump which must be downstream from the filters to prevent sample contamination. Both the multi-port valve and the positive displacement pump are to be controlled by an internal computer which can be accessed by an external computer via serial communications (RS-232 port). 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 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/8447e349-f740-4343-a5ed-790a186fbdd8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2017 - 18 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 3 Mar 2017 at 16:11 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8447e349-f740-4343-a5ed-790a186fbdd8 - 2 Mar 2017 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e5738f-564a-4164-9f44-be1f6b731418 - 2 Mar 2017 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e5738f-564a-4164-9f44-be1f6b731418 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8447e349-f740-4343-a5ed-790a186fbdd8 3rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e5738f-564a-4164-9f44-be1f6b731418 2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f953d10-859c-480a-a456-88d5fdaef7fc Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b460e4b0-c58d-4304-9f15-dad7149df2e7 Bidder Training ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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