--- title: "UK SBS PR17006 TIRF Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-07-13" --- # UK SBS PR17006 TIRF Microscope Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7333558a-4c2d-45bb-947e-c70c0f68da77.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking a contractor for the contract titled "UK SBS PR17006 TIRF Microscope." This project falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopy industry. Based in Swindon, England, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 16th February 2017, with a tender period that ended on 23rd March 2017. The total contract value is set at £200,000, with a minimum value of £150,000, covering a contract that commenced on 24th May 2017 and will conclude on 23rd May 2018. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure managed via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in high-tech equipment manufacturing, particularly in microscopy or optical technology. The requirement for an advanced TIRF microscope capable of multi-channel imaging means that suppliers with expertise in innovative imaging technologies and related applications are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this tender, eligible businesses can potentially expand their market presence and establish contracts with government entities, thereby fostering growth in the scientific research sector. ## Notice The Laboratory of Molecular Biology has a requirement to quantitatively image single molecules at very high speed. In order to meet this requirement they require an advanced TIRF microscope capable of providing 3 or 4 channel imaging. In addition, to allow for future upgrade toward a spinning disk confocal solution, the successful system will enable spinning disk/FRAP applications. Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea- crown-commercial-service-supplier 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli er.aspx Responses must be received by the date in Section 1. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08a31-56c0-4fbd-9d9e-46faa63903d2 | | 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 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2017 - 26 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £215,110 | | 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 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAIRN RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 13 Jul 2018 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08a31-56c0-4fbd-9d9e-46faa63903d2 - 10 Jul 2018 at 14:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08a31-56c0-4fbd-9d9e-46faa63903d2 - 27 Apr 2017 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08a31-56c0-4fbd-9d9e-46faa63903d2 - 21 Feb 2017 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4 - 16 Feb 2017 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08a31-56c0-4fbd-9d9e-46faa63903d2 13th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4 21st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a45db586-cdf9-434e-99ca-404f5460bbba PR17006 RFP Request for Proposal_final - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dce21ca-6bae-4d3a-a9b1-27c724df7e72 PR17006 Specification_final - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris Emptoris eSourcing Platform - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11388a68-9fda-411d-83b9-dfb571409be4 PR17006 Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/05fef9c2-2dc7-4a0f-9cce-eb1b99f6fa6e Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1805090c-b9da-40d4-8008-db7e91e46bc4 G2 Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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