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title: "UKSBS PR16244 - Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the D100X"
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# UKSBS PR16244 - Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the D100X

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b68a2ff-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the tender titled "UKSBS PR16244 - Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the D100X" managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender, categorized under laboratory and precision equipment, is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31 January 2017, and the contract period commencing from 1 February 2017 and running until 29 May 2017. Interested parties must have registered by the tender deadline of 12 December 2016 and can expect a contract value of £75,000, with a minimum value of £55,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mechanical hardware manufacturing and assembly, particularly those capable of meeting high vacuum specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the tender is marked suitable for them. Companies with expertise in producing laboratory equipment and precision instruments are encouraged to compete, especially those with experience in complying with strict vacuum requirements. Engaging in this procurement can enable businesses to establish valuable connections with a prominent buyer in the scientific community, further enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

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. Tender Request and Specification for the Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Vacuum Bundle. Summary This Specification and associated documentation presents the mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled for the STFC D100X Project. An assembly drawing list is provided to detail the quantity of hardware required. A parts drawing list of manufacturing drawings is also supplied for information, particularly on issue versions. The primary specification for the assemblies and components shall be the issued detail design drawings in conjunction with this specification. The vacuum vessels included in this contract are all to achieve 1x10-3mbar in normal operation and are considered medium-high vacuum vessels. All supplier processes are to comply accordingly. In operation, the vacuum vessels have optical windows, which will not be free issued to the supplier. For further details please see document "PR16244 Specification.pdf" and all associated drawings. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 e-Sourcing 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 accessed on the e-Sourcing 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 utilise Emptoris CCS e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f4e88-6184-44ef-8ff6-126f0ae8d974 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 29 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,195 |
| 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 | HARWELL CAMPUS, HARWELL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 11:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f4e88-6184-44ef-8ff6-126f0ae8d974
- 13 Mar 2017 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f4e88-6184-44ef-8ff6-126f0ae8d974
- 13 Mar 2017 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f4e88-6184-44ef-8ff6-126f0ae8d974
- 10 Mar 2017 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f4e88-6184-44ef-8ff6-126f0ae8d974
- 10 Mar 2017 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e87adb0-30f8-4eac-8488-4218d2b61e04
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e87adb0-30f8-4eac-8488-4218d2b61e04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f4e88-6184-44ef-8ff6-126f0ae8d974
  13th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e87adb0-30f8-4eac-8488-4218d2b61e04
  10th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e65af46e-dab1-4817-9877-b09e44aa1def
  PR16244 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89145d44-db74-49db-bb35-ab0968aa781f
  PR16244 - G1 Goods purchasing contarct
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/Video1.aspx
  UKSBS link to Bidders Training Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ac21371-e924-491d-8752-a6e239f40609
  PR16244 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a10e9446-4bd9-4d89-a940-94e17ffadfe0
  PR16244 - G1 Goods purchasing contarct
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1894efb-cce9-41f0-b479-3effaed1460a
  PR16244 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a7f0604-8148-422e-979c-f90e6cbd5e3c
  PR16244 - G1 Goods purchasing contarct
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5acb4f26-c0e1-4f0b-9f56-ca013d9a5bb5
  PR16244 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9e3151c-dcdc-4959-b6a0-394c7a702f2a
  PR16244 - G1 Goods purchasing contarct
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22b15c23-6017-4a8e-b82a-98d2afc39df8
  PR16244 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecb8a671-342b-4cf1-a2e2-9f7aa671d7f6
  PR16244 - G1 Goods purchasing contarct
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/920c10f7-feb9-40f8-a940-485c5bf5a442
  PR16244 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/485ae26e-c5d1-4437-9efd-fbe1a7d387ec
  PR16244 - G1 Goods purchasing contarct

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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