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title: "UK SBS RE18398 FC-Spider-NIR"
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# UK SBS RE18398 FC-Spider-NIR

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e426b77-cce8-4158-a2f6-c337614b0380

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently in the award stage for the contract titled "UK SBS RE18398 FC-Spider-NIR." The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for lasers, and is located in Swindon, England. The final date for bid submissions was 12th November 2018, with the contract period commencing on 30th November 2018 and ending on 29th November 2020. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, consistent with an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their business in the laser industry. Businesses capable of providing the specified goods and services, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts and eSourcing platforms, will find this project attractive. The emphasis on efficiency and innovation in the bidding process underscores the potential for SMEs to deliver competitive solutions to meet public sector needs.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 12th November 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. 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/491aa872-ea58-413e-ba0a-d274836e276f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,105 |
| 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491aa872-ea58-413e-ba0a-d274836e276f
- 24 Oct 2018 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080ba0ca-f48d-4009-b6aa-b59abbc6838a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491aa872-ea58-413e-ba0a-d274836e276f
  13th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080ba0ca-f48d-4009-b6aa-b59abbc6838a
  24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22c34ff4-2234-4354-9997-3a821329575a
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9a5f35b-3c20-43cb-9237-494dca2b3068
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/131dbcf6-a60e-4196-b19d-5b40dee8edef
  RE18398 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f7624cd-1822-478f-a242-d2c7ab4c804b
  Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86860524-345d-4917-a0de-2fc986a2bee9
  Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

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

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