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title: "UK SBS PR16217 SQuID Magnetometer"
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# UK SBS PR16217 SQuID Magnetometer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78446b50-f24a-4537-824a-c59561e54470

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited is procuring a replacement SQuID magnetometer for the ISIS R53 Materials Characterisation Laboratory, located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £715,904. The tender was published on 22nd March 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 23rd March 2017, lasting until 31st August 2017. The procurement method selected is an open procedure, facilitating widespread participation.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the scientific and technical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced measurement and analytical instruments. Companies that manufacture or provide high-precision magnetometers and related technologies should consider competing for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that are capable of meeting the specified technical requirements for high sensitivity and reliability in laboratory settings.

## Notice

This requirement is for a replacement SQuID magnetometer to replace the current Quantum Design MPMS XL SQuID magnetometer system in the ISIS R53 Materials Characterisation Laboratory (R53 MCL). This system was procured well over 12 years ago and has subsequently become unreliable and slow and can no longer meet the demands placed upon it in the running of the R53 MCL To support the running of the ISIS neutron facility. ISIS, sited at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), is a pulsed neutron and muon source used to investigate the atomic structure and dynamics within a diverse range of materials for a wide range of scientific research and commercial R&D. It does this through a diverse suite of neutron beamlines situated on two neutron target stations. Each target station is like the hub of a bicycle wheel, with each spoke being a beamline dedicated to a particular neutron scattering technique. These techniques are broadly classed as elastic (where atoms are, "structure") or inelastic (how atoms move, "dynamics") neutron scattering. The main requirement is for a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQuID) Magnetometer. A summary of the specification is given below: The main requirements are: 1) A research level SQuID magnetometer operated with liquid helium, with the ability of collecting data in VSM and standard DC mode, with the ability to vary both applied field and temperature. 2) User friendly and easy to use with quick alignment procedures. 3) The magnetometer must have excellent sensitivityequal or better than 10-8 emu at low magnetisations. 4) The instrument must be able to operate in the 1.8 K- 400 K and +- 7 T range temperature and field rangerespectively. 5) The instrument must be able to accommodate various sample forms. 6) The instrument must be able to run continuously forlong periods with short measuring times. 7) The instrument must have the options for additionalstages and configurations of measuring and mounting samples. 8) A computer with adequate software to control all of the system. 9) All the required accessory equipment, to control the instrument and run measurements must be included. 10) An efficient service to advise-on, repair and update all the equipment. Full and specific details of all the requirements can be found on the Emptoris e-sourcing platform. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing suite. To participate in this procurement participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing suite. 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. Full instructions for registration and the use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-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; 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 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 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cdcc36-550c-48a5-8519-f4104228ef75 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £715,904 |
| 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 | LOT-QUANTUM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
- 38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2017 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cdcc36-550c-48a5-8519-f4104228ef75
- 13 Dec 2016 at 19:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f76d4e-46ee-4c2f-9b7d-5639261416c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cdcc36-550c-48a5-8519-f4104228ef75
  22nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f76d4e-46ee-4c2f-9b7d-5639261416c2
  13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/901ac2e2-27e4-48eb-9e15-a63998263cd0
  Request for Proposal PR16217 SQuID Magnetometer

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier

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