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title: "UKSBS PR16280 - Mask Aligner"
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# UKSBS PR16280 - Mask Aligner

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f0a87aa-fb2e-4fd2-9d83-cdc41ee6f176

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking to procure a Mask Aligner for the Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the Science & Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, aimed at enhancing their production capabilities for high power laser targets. The procurement process is currently in the "Award" stage, with an award value of £160,000. The original tender announcement outlined a completion date for the contract by 29th March 2017. This is part of an open procurement method which means that the tender period has already concluded, specifically ending on 23rd January 2017.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for suppliers specialising in electronic, optical, and industrial machinery sectors, especially those experienced in lithographic techniques and complex manufacturing processes. Businesses that can provide high-quality products necessary for the fabrication of micron scale components or those that have capacity to fulfil advanced technological requirements will be well-suited to pursue this contract. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance suppliers' market presence but also strengthen partnerships within the research and technology sectors.

## Notice

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the Science & Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory wishes to procure a Mask Aligner as part of the production capabilities for high power laser targets. Request for Mask Aligner. Using lithographic based techniques for the manufacture of micron scale targets has been strategic requirement for the CLF to deliver targets at high repetition rates to its laser facilities for user experiments for a number of years. An increase in the demand for these targets requires an mask aligner to develop complex etch processes that are carried out as part of this manufacture stream. Please see our Invitation to Tender document (ITQ) for full 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. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c6a048-06a3-4a09-9150-e812f65ba32a |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | INSETO (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c6a048-06a3-4a09-9150-e812f65ba32a
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d
- 18 Jan 2017 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d
- 18 Jan 2017 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d
- 18 Jan 2017 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d
- 18 Jan 2017 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d
- 22 Dec 2016 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c6a048-06a3-4a09-9150-e812f65ba32a
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dae8953-5c04-4f07-a893-5e6ad7bcf27d
  10th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6119ef9-a98a-4101-98f1-9840da925b6d
  PR16280 - ITQ Tender document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fd4772b-b2e7-4080-bb5f-40b4597c3753
  PR16280 - Terms and Conditions of contract
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services
  Emptoris Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8497b16f-5bc9-43cf-8b5c-906f7da1d19f
  PR16280 - ITQ document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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