--- title: "UK SBS PR17077 Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Imaging system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-27" --- # UK SBS PR17077 Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Imaging system Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6668de18-8a86-4e14-a4f9-70b9823264ed.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Imaging system, identified as UK SBS PR17077, was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The tender aimed at sourcing goods in the detection and analysis apparatus sector and was published on 21 June 2017. The bids were to be submitted by 4 July 2017, with a contract period set to commence from 14 July 2017 until 14 July 2018. This tender followed an open procurement method, designed to enhance access and competition among potential suppliers. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in scientific equipment and analysis technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly relevant, as they can engage in an open procedure that promotes inclusivity. Companies with expertise in imaging systems, microscopy, and environmental analysis related to plastic pollutants will be well-positioned to compete, enabling them to strengthen their market presence and contribute to innovative solutions in this niche sector. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 04/07/2017 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" 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 National Oceanography Centre has a requirement for an Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Imaging system and Microscope, for analysis of small plastic pieces ( Additional information: 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 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. 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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/56c195ad-7b8e-480d-9242-e5acdf1ec290 | | 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 | 27 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2017 - 14 Jul 2018 | | 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) ### Codes - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 27 Mar 2018 at 12:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c195ad-7b8e-480d-9242-e5acdf1ec290 - 21 Jun 2017 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c195ad-7b8e-480d-9242-e5acdf1ec290 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c195ad-7b8e-480d-9242-e5acdf1ec290 27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09a8fb89-623b-420c-b75c-a2fb374a2065 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b18fd71-8c50-48fc-b509-4d8e5953dec5 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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