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title: "UKRI - STFC Fibre-Based Seed Laser System"
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# UKRI - STFC Fibre-Based Seed Laser System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-745dea95-ceb4-4c08-a87f-62fa4d4ec9dd

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, operating under UK Research and Innovation, is conducting a procurement process for a Fibre-Based Seed Laser System intended for the Central Lasers Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. This tender, identified as PR18164, is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 4th December 2018 at 14:00 BST. The estimated contract value is £140,000, with a contract period set to commence on 2nd January 2019 and conclude on 29th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and optical equipment industries, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision instruments. Companies that can develop or supply advanced laser technology are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project aligns with governmental goals of innovation and efficiency, successful participation could not only enhance a company's portfolio but also facilitate growth through future collaborations with public sector organisations.

## Notice

***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Tuesday 4th December 2018 at 14.00 BST.*** The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), 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. STFC wishes to procure a Fibre-Based Seed Laser System for its Central Lasers Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. ***DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Note : 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 Authority's control. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionofInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration" About UK Shared Business Services 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. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095fb5a4-4ba6-4a15-8273-9f56f3979001 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 18 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,331 |
| 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 | INGENIERIE DEVELOPPEMENT INSTRUMENTATION LASER (IDIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095fb5a4-4ba6-4a15-8273-9f56f3979001
- 16 Nov 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eaf3ddb-ab2e-4331-9128-cdc12feb3671
- 12 Nov 2018 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eaf3ddb-ab2e-4331-9128-cdc12feb3671

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095fb5a4-4ba6-4a15-8273-9f56f3979001
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eaf3ddb-ab2e-4331-9128-cdc12feb3671
  16th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48357a6f-0a08-42f1-b45b-fa3f0a599436
  PR18164 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8655b248-ed36-4888-8511-f23cb60c583c
  PR18164 Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00ecbf53-4c88-44cc-8b9f-0af3832233cd
  PR18164 ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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