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title: "UK SBS RE160419 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer with Long DMA and Advanced Aerosol Neutralizer"
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# UK SBS RE160419 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer with Long DMA and Advanced Aerosol Neutralizer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e1b32b-0506-4560-843d-511186cd5087

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the acquisition of a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer with Long DMA and Advanced Aerosol Neutralizer. This contract, categorized under "goods" in the spectrometers industry, is located in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £69,635, having been awarded to TSI Instruments Ltd on 28th December 2016. Key dates include the contract's initiation on 22nd December 2016 and its conclusion by 1st March 2017. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the deadline for bid submissions having been on 16th December 2016.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those with capabilities in aerosol monitoring technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) familiar with tendering through the CCS eSourcing Portal are well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in particle size measurement and related analytical equipment. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance their market standing but also foster partnerships with governmental and research institutions.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 16th December 2016 at 14:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description SCANNING MOBILITY PARTICLE SIZER with long DMA (10 to 1000 nm) and Advanced Aerosol Neutralizer (Soft Xray) The item being procured is an instrument to measure particle size distributions of aerosols in the nanometer range and the Soft Xray neutralizer essential for its operation. It must permit the measurement of both number concentration and complete size distribution of nanometer-sized particles in a minimum of 10 seconds. The instrument must be able to measure particles down to 2.5 nanometers. The detector within the particle size spectrometer must be a butanol based condensation particle counter with a lower sensitivity of 2.5 nm and proven 50% efficiency at that size. The spectrometer must include a choice of at least two DMA's that can be interchanged quickly. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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. 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 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccd72f5-9298-4ffa-bb61-2650b5cf684c |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2016 - 1 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,635 |
| 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 | TSI INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccd72f5-9298-4ffa-bb61-2650b5cf684c
- 5 Dec 2016 at 17:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d2ce49-38d8-417e-8ef3-aa7eb4b27b66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccd72f5-9298-4ffa-bb61-2650b5cf684c
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d2ce49-38d8-417e-8ef3-aa7eb4b27b66
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/351ea448-ee47-4d24-9fc8-841b7974ac76
  UKSBS RE160419 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Invitation To Quote ITQ.doc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c55fe520-23d5-4c45-86aa-0a7743df0856
  AW5.2 Price Schedule - UKSBS Scanning Mobilty Particle Sizer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba62262e-e154-4ba4-b0df-0c9acb1ddda5
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f8bb6e7-97c9-4722-9e4a-aeff55ff636f
  UKSBS RE160419 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Invitation To Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd1141f5-1589-46ac-a2c7-34011e23638f
  AW4.1 -Terms and Conditions
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  Emptoris Sourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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