--- title: "LBO Crystals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-04-05" --- # LBO Crystals Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6834ec8f-bba1-4f7b-9799-ba92adeb1caa.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the LBO Crystals tender, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aimed to fulfil a requirement for OPA Amplification for the TAP Beamline Project. The tender was classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and was to be conducted using an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions for this tender was set for Tuesday, 30th April 2019 at 14:00, with delivery scheduled to a postal code in Oxfordshire (OX11 0QX). Unfortunately, this tender has been cancelled prior to a contract award decision. This procurement opportunity, although cancelled, highlights potential business growth avenues for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and optical components. Businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying specialised materials such as LBO Crystals would have been well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could have found additional value in participating, given the open nature of the bidding process and the focus on innovative solutions to meet public sector needs. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 30th April 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The CLF requires a set of LBO Crystals for OPA Amplification for the TAP Beamline Project. These are the primary amplification media for the TAP Beamline project. They would look like a piece of glass, but the particular characteristics of LBO enable the transfer of energy from an almost co-linear pump beam to the seed beam. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found in the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP Document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 '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 which 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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 Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. The Deadline for requests for participation is Monday 29th April 2019 14:00. The closing date and time for bidders to submit their response is Tuesday 30th April 2019 14:00. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abe55af-24be-4c01-8936-3a267a5f0177 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 May 2019 - 29 May 2022 | | 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 | 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 - 5 Apr 2019 at 14:36 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abe55af-24be-4c01-8936-3a267a5f0177 - 5 Apr 2019 at 14:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6cdb91-6452-4866-9648-9036cb24ec25 - 5 Apr 2019 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6cdb91-6452-4866-9648-9036cb24ec25 - 27 Mar 2019 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6cdb91-6452-4866-9648-9036cb24ec25 - 26 Mar 2019 at 12:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6cdb91-6452-4866-9648-9036cb24ec25 - 25 Mar 2019 at 17:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6cdb91-6452-4866-9648-9036cb24ec25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abe55af-24be-4c01-8936-3a267a5f0177 5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6cdb91-6452-4866-9648-9036cb24ec25 5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/894d9ee4-5e55-4815-baef-5fc50f1f3fd8 RE19039 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a54f7d75-1971-4746-9f7a-40737a5377d6 RE19039 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bf69149-cc8a-4c3e-98db-a2be158b4116 Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64a839ac-0d37-473f-b01f-40f2192c2ba9 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/174b84a3-f07f-482b-ad90-89aa93a88ae1 RE19039 Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19296536-9588-4ed7-b5e6-f041e39ae1df RE19039 Request for Proposal Questions - https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:138291-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML TED Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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