--- title: "UKSBS PR18056 Optical Tables UKRI STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DARESBURY LABORATORY" published: "2018-04-19" --- # UKSBS PR18056 Optical Tables UKRI STFC Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6491fd09-e692-449e-b742-940a501768bc.json) ## Summary The current procurement process titled "UKSBS PR18056 Optical Tables UKRI STFC" is being managed by the Daresbury Laboratory, part of the UK Shared Business Services. This tender, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 30 April 2018 at 23:59:59. Interested suppliers are reminded to express their interest by emailing the designated contact and must complete registration on the e-Sourcing portal to participate. Submissions should be priced in GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in manufacturing or providing optical tables. Companies that have previously worked with large-scale scientific institutions, or those that can demonstrate experience in precision engineering, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The additional support and environment for innovation fostered by the Daresbury Laboratory may further enhance the appeal of this opportunity for prospective bidders. ## Notice Description CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 30 APRIL 2018 at 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 "Supplier eSourcing registration". Note: 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. This requirement is concerned with 8 off Optical Tables that will form part of the Artemis laser system being built for the Artemis Project. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " 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/emptoris 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.Tender submissions to be priced in GBP ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537ac-4e9b-40d7-9df9-35254def1b1b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DARESBURY LABORATORY | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA4 4AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor | | Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 19 Apr 2018 at 08:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537ac-4e9b-40d7-9df9-35254def1b1b - 13 Apr 2018 at 09:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cfc656-127f-4c47-a00b-47adcc3bb946 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537ac-4e9b-40d7-9df9-35254def1b1b 19th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cfc656-127f-4c47-a00b-47adcc3bb946 13th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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