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title: "UK SBS PR19095 LoKI Jaws"
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# UK SBS PR19095 LoKI Jaws

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-564e0534-8ad1-42fa-b294-3b0b8d6c3e0a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR19095 LoKI Jaws" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focused on the scientific installations industry. This tender is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the bidding period having closed on 18th October 2019. The contract, which is valued at £95,000, is set to commence on 4th November 2019 and will conclude on 31st July 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the requirement includes the design, supply, manufacture, assembly, testing, and delivery of components related to a scientific instrument.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those skilled in innovative design and assembly processes. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in similar projects or possess a track record in collaborating with research institutions and multidisciplinary scientific environments are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in such tenders not only enhances visibility in the sector but also opens avenues for future collaborations in high-technology fields such as health, sustainability, and energy security.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 18/10/2019 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". The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world's most powerful neutron source. LOKI is a SANS instrument that will enable scientists to answer the challenging materials science questions of tomorrow in fields from health and aging, to sustainability and energy security. Loki will be designed and prebuilt by STFC. Once completed it will be shipped to the ESS site for installation. This requirement is for the design and supply of material, manufacture, assembly, testing and delivery of 3 XY Jaws Assemblies to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Additional information: This requirement is not split into Lots as it is not deemed appropriate. 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://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". 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/f69ddc1f-3a17-4ee7-97f5-50397a091870 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,981 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JJ X-RAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69ddc1f-3a17-4ee7-97f5-50397a091870
- 2 Oct 2019 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ff08d1-7a55-4b0f-b2de-7b52c2c6477c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69ddc1f-3a17-4ee7-97f5-50397a091870
  7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ff08d1-7a55-4b0f-b2de-7b52c2c6477c
  2nd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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