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title: "UK SBS RE18039 Thermogravimetric Analyser"
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# UK SBS RE18039 Thermogravimetric Analyser

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80ee2a17-20f7-4eee-99ac-c3a212ce007e

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for the procurement of a Thermogravimetric Analyser, identified as UK SBS RE18039. This contract falls within the analyzers category in the goods industry, specifically targeting businesses located in England, as indicated by the postal code LL57 2UW. The tender process is in the award stage, having concluded with the deadline for bids on Friday 16th February 2018 at 11:00. The contract period commenced on 22nd February 2018 and is set to conclude on 21st February 2019, with a total contract value of £25,660. The procurement method employed is an open procedure as part of a competitive tender process.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and analysis services, particularly those able to supply advanced analysers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could gain a competitive advantage in this tender, especially those with expertise in thermogravimetric analysis and environmental studies. Companies interested in participating in this tender must register through the CCS eSourcing Suite and demonstrate their compliance with the necessary procurement regulations, offering a chance for growth in a field that prioritises innovation and sustainability.

## Notice

**Please do not respond directly to the Buyer. Bids should be submitted through the CCS E-Sourcing Suite. Please note the deadline for Bids is Friday 16th February 2018 at 11:00.** CEH is looking to purchase a Thermogravimetric Analyser. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) rapidly assess the thermal stability of various components in a sample. For soils we use it to quantify the amount of organic carbon retained in the soil. This measurement is critical to evaluate the impact that different management approaches have on the sequestration or release of carbon by soils. 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. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing 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. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9774aa-9b2b-4e30-9ebb-bb978b79b0c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2018 - 26 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,660 |
| 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 | LECO INSTRUMENTS (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9774aa-9b2b-4e30-9ebb-bb978b79b0c4
- 30 Jan 2018 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ccbf03-e512-4edf-ac02-8e4fafd5e072

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9774aa-9b2b-4e30-9ebb-bb978b79b0c4
  5th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ccbf03-e512-4edf-ac02-8e4fafd5e072
  30th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/400a888f-b7ca-4a1b-8cdb-9eb6d50fc92f
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86762946-bc90-46b5-8abb-33c9ba1f5d8b
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f557511-eb2c-4adb-9be5-cf1229585d24
  RE18039 - AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58cc64e-590b-4f08-ace5-cd0bd6685084
  RE18039 - Thermogravimetric Analyser ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd7196ba-89cd-48a0-86c6-40641f32b902
  RE18039 - Thermogravimetric Analyser ITQQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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