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title: "UK SBS PR17161 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment"
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# UK SBS PR17161 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78fe6f00-4eab-48b2-88ec-d7a66f235fb1

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## Summary

The purchasing organisation for this procurement is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR17161 Geological borehole/well core and sample scanners, software and related equipment", falls under the geological and geophysical instruments category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having published on 9th November 2017. The closing date for submissions was 13th December 2017, with contracts awarded for an initial term of three years, extendable up to a total of five years.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs specialising in geological and geophysical instruments, software development, and related equipment. Companies well-suited to compete include manufacturers of multiparameter scanners and XRF scanners, as well as firms providing imaging and software solutions for geophysical applications. With a contract value of approximately £1.3 million, providers who meet the requirements outlined in the procurement documentation can potentially secure lucrative contracts and expand their market share in this niche industry.

## Notice

The tender is being conducted on a multi-lot basis for the following lots: 1. Multiparameter scanner for measuring a range of basic physical properties 2. High-resolution XRF scanner for determining element concentrations at high spatial resolution and with low detection limits 3. High-throughput XRF scanner for determining element concentrations when several metre length sticks of core can be loaded. 4. One hand held XRF scanner, with option for a second 5. X-RAY CT for 2 and 3D imaging of the core to visualise internal structural details 6. CT visualisation software Contracts will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years to a maximum term of 5 years. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING TIME FOR RESPONSES IS 14.00 (GMT) ON 13th DECEMBER 2017. ALL RESPONSES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE EMPTORIS ESOURCING PLATFORM. 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/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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 410 2222 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/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.3.4. 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/9663c89e-8dac-4a82-bbb6-5e286aa3e039 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2018 - 10 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,142,386 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | COX ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS SWEDEN; GEOTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 48328000 - Image-processing software package

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9663c89e-8dac-4a82-bbb6-5e286aa3e039
- 9 Nov 2017 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8ff085-cf10-4466-be57-166bf1354d72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9663c89e-8dac-4a82-bbb6-5e286aa3e039
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8ff085-cf10-4466-be57-166bf1354d72
  9th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9356f51-e7ba-4a14-b811-a8bf8c4ce071
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e1a7344-4fc9-41da-8baf-127482db6654
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f2dbb64-a0f5-4ad3-8744-74d0dc58fb47
  Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a70f0494-54d5-4897-b878-cb3afa33fcf0
  RFP Questions
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage
  Emptoris eSourcing Platform

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers

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