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title: "UK SBS RE17028 Raman Spectrometer"
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# UK SBS RE17028 Raman Spectrometer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bc58a0b-ede3-46b3-9a87-b0b10cbf5331

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the procurement of a portable Raman spectrometer, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender, titled "UK SBS RE17028 Raman Spectrometer," falls within the detection and analysis apparatus industry category. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, having closed for submissions on 24th February 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd March 2017 and will run until 31st March 2017, with the final decision date on 1st March 2017 marking the conclusion of the award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and related services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability status. Companies capable of supplying laboratory instruments or those with experience in bidding for public sector contracts are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the CCS eSourcing Portal is essential for interested bidders, who must comply with the provided instructions to express interest and submit proposals effectively.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 24th February 2017 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Portable Raman spectrometer, equipped with a laser operating in the visible part of the spectrum Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ 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. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a301ae7-9ec2-4658-bc2b-517f283458b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,999 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PACER COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a301ae7-9ec2-4658-bc2b-517f283458b1
- 20 Feb 2017 at 11:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fe1fd5-da21-42e9-9c80-5977c88c2f92
- 9 Feb 2017 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fe1fd5-da21-42e9-9c80-5977c88c2f92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a301ae7-9ec2-4658-bc2b-517f283458b1
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fe1fd5-da21-42e9-9c80-5977c88c2f92
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05313c16-338a-4211-a8d3-ee566f0ff674
  RE17028 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9af0b6c-9a72-4b9f-9294-6a67d6acf2d6
  AW4.1 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a172468b-5de0-47c7-8b81-0f9c90a7dc61
  Copy of AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dd6a7bb-eeba-4a3a-8ccf-8c0a15aa1b77
  RE17028 Invitation to Quote Question Document
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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