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title: "UK SBS RE160435 Low Noise Scientific Camera Invitation to Quote"
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# UK SBS RE160435 Low Noise Scientific Camera Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bbc8fd1-3d61-46ef-bc74-0d496178e26b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the "UK SBS RE160435 Low Noise Scientific Camera Invitation to Quote" tender. This procurement process falls under the category of goods within the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector, and is located in England. The tender was published on 21 November 2016, and the submission deadline was set for 6 December 2016. The successful contract, valued at £125,000, aims to procure ten high-resolution low noise scientific grade cameras intended for imaging applications, with the contract period commencing from 12 December 2016 and concluding on 31 March 2017.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those who can meet the specified criteria for high-quality scientific cameras. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete given the nature of the goods required. Interested parties must register on the CCS e-Sourcing Portal to express their interest, and it is essential for suppliers to have a valid DUNS number to participate, which indicates readiness for contractual obligations. This process not only opens doors for relevant suppliers to engage with a significant public sector buyer but also enhances their profiles within the scientific community.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 6th 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 We require 10 high resolution low noise scientific grade cameras for a number of imaging applications. These are available as standard commercial products but we need to meet the specifications detailed. 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/aaa8ac1d-2349-46fb-911b-7936ca0322fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,636 |
| 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 | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2017 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa8ac1d-2349-46fb-911b-7936ca0322fd
- 22 Nov 2016 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda6ae05-678b-4203-8048-230440d0e1e0
- 21 Nov 2016 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda6ae05-678b-4203-8048-230440d0e1e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa8ac1d-2349-46fb-911b-7936ca0322fd
  5th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda6ae05-678b-4203-8048-230440d0e1e0
  22nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08f20e01-7536-4740-869c-802d8d0662a0
  UK SBS RE160435 Low Noise Scientific Cameras Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a0b1034-cdd0-4b80-b432-ee537db2d3e2
  UK SBS RE160435 Low Noise Scientific Cameras ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2810a99a-e966-407d-b6c4-5d3edebd68db
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e61a200-b04a-44ec-bfc0-691033a9c7c7
  AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68bd0eda-b07f-4f00-acca-0e09c8408184
  AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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