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title: "IMAT Radial Collimators"
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# IMAT Radial Collimators

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e768d48-415b-4d8d-9e77-90df5b17654c

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) for the supply of three pairs of radial collimators, designated as the IMAT Radial Collimators. This falls under the goods category within the laboratory and optical equipment industry. The tender stage is currently marked as "award," with bids having to be submitted by 23rd December 2019 at 14:00. The successful bidder, Jj X-Ray A/S, has been awarded a contract valued at £894,000, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2020 to 2nd February 2022. The delivery location is specified as OX11 0QX.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in precision optical equipment, as the market for tendering under the open procurement method allows for competitive participation. Businesses that specialize in bespoke manufacturing, scientific instruments, and technical support services may find significant growth potential by engaging in this tender. Notably, successful bidders may also build relationships that could lead to future contracts, although there is no guarantee of subsequent awards after this initial contract.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 23rd December 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI-STFC have a requirement for the supply of 3 pairs of radial collimators to be used on the IMAT instrument at Rutherton Appleton laboratory. A Collimator is a device that narrows a beam of particles or waves. To narrow can mean either to cause the directions of motion to become more aligned in a specific direction (i.e., make collimated light or parallel rays), or to cause the spatial cross section of the beam to become smaller (beam limiting device). Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://deltaesourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: HH6899NB74 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd6df36-1294-4806-978e-35d41acbcf98 |
| 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 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2020 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £894,000 |
| 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 | JJ X-RAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd6df36-1294-4806-978e-35d41acbcf98
- 14 Nov 2019 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20062d0-6640-4d90-9af1-1ab5a42bf4a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd6df36-1294-4806-978e-35d41acbcf98
  5th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20062d0-6640-4d90-9af1-1ab5a42bf4a7
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69dabf81-483c-4ffa-ba0f-030681d70ad1
  RE19190 Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fd2b998-8b03-4e2d-a933-8cb554e143e3
  RE19190 Request for Proposal Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19d6df3c-ad2a-4a5f-8db0-ac6ab2e08bf6
  RE19190 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf63b1ba-604c-4682-8612-6d07dd1d1782
  RE19190 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://delta-esourcing.com
- https://deltaesourcing.com

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