--- title: "UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-09-06" --- # UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5636fa91-1078-46ba-98f9-5c689e426c24.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking bids for the tender titled "UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC". This procurement falls under the industry category of optical instruments and involves a requirement for custom window and flange assemblies for a 5m TV Chamber at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, located in OX11 0QX. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and the deadline for bid submissions is 21 August 2019, with the contract period expected to start on 19 September 2019 and run until 19 March 2020. This tender follows an open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and all submissions will be evaluated accordingly. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs that specialise in the manufacture of optical instruments and related components. Businesses with capabilities in producing and thoroughly testing custom assemblies, particularly those with experience in flange and window systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could allow companies to expand their operations and establish a partnership with a key entity in the scientific research sector. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision.*** The RAL Space Department at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) require custom window and flange assemblies for a 5m TV Chamber at RAL. These assemblies will interface in four locations on the TV Chamber. This tender requires the provision of 4-off ISO-K 500 flanges and 6 completed window assemblies. The windows are divided into two types: 3-off Alignment Windows and 3-off Optical Windows. This specification is for a total of six window assemblies to be manufactured and tested (four windows intended to be used for the test at RAL Space and two spares) and four ISO-K 500 flanges (no spares required). All flanges have a unique window position. The windows must be delivered to RAL Space, installed within the flange and fully tested as outlined within this specification. The spare assemblies must be fully assembled. Please refer to the tender documentation which include the full specification of requirements. Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. 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. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 21/08/2019 at 1400hrs GMT. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). 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/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd ) : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the stated deadline date. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa2330b-e8ec-4904-a1c1-0b4acfd6ed0a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2019 - 19 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 38600000 - Optical instruments - 44167110 - Flanges ## Release History - 6 Sep 2019 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa2330b-e8ec-4904-a1c1-0b4acfd6ed0a - 9 Aug 2019 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa2330b-e8ec-4904-a1c1-0b4acfd6ed0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa2330b-e8ec-4904-a1c1-0b4acfd6ed0a 6th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/558c8de4-7fa2-4328-bd10-1cd62c40630d Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc40a32c-802a-45e5-a441-5aae7e5b86e1 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c526ba9-623e-4827-91cf-c25f0018e486 Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cf9ac75-016c-42d4-9f7f-a76350d144d4 PR19066 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf94238e-9ad5-4f5d-be79-38d982e779b8 AW5.2 Price Schedule Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/998618a3-1a50-43ce-b1f8-984e135194e2 Applicable Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33f7dd54-d397-4d3e-93f2-fc0ab2bb5b94 Reference Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac4de197-df58-4c33-95b4-c5ad38813b0c ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a87a662-54cb-4149-abff-1aceb6fd129d Invitation to Quote ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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