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title: "UK SBS RE17446 MRC Slide Scanner"
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# UK SBS RE17446 MRC Slide Scanner

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86b49e73-fe79-43d2-853c-74449987de32

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS RE17446 MRC Slide Scanner" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) and falls within the laboratory and precision equipment industry. This tender is currently at the award stage, following the submission deadline which was on 18th December 2017, at 14:00. The awarded contract, valued at £140,000, commenced on 8th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 15th March 2022. The delivery of goods will take place in London, United Kingdom, through an open procurement procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and imaging systems. Companies with experience in providing microscopy solutions, slide scanners, or similar optical instruments are well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent chance for suppliers to engage with public sector projects, leveraging the funding and support available within UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service's procurement frameworks.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 18th December 2017 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: The MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) is seeking to enhance the multi-user core Microscopy Laboratory with the acquisition of a Whole-Slide Imaging system (slide scanner) which will be used to study a variety of fixed specimens including cultured cells, large tissue sections and small model organisms such as C. elegans and D. melanogaster. 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. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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: * 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 customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35b79ad-5cbc-4c3b-98fa-b028eaad2eb8 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35b79ad-5cbc-4c3b-98fa-b028eaad2eb8
- 1 Dec 2017 at 17:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3597914-3a98-4545-bc99-735f818aed45
- 1 Dec 2017 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3597914-3a98-4545-bc99-735f818aed45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35b79ad-5cbc-4c3b-98fa-b028eaad2eb8
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3597914-3a98-4545-bc99-735f818aed45
  1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c16e109b-6453-45d9-89af-1faca0f7691e
  Logging into eSourcing for first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c46e9886-be7b-4364-9b0b-e7af19d19c9d
  How to use eSourcing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fc8298d-6f8e-4a38-a2bf-2b4cb8e2260f
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1865626-4fb9-4751-9b9e-7303bc6d4c5f
  RE17446 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ab824d2-36a3-424f-87ac-076369587873
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b5ff9ba-41f1-45c9-8631-0fa1e9bdb7e7
  RE17446 ITQ Questions Document
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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