--- title: "UK SBS RE160410 KHz pump laser - Invitation to quote" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2016-12-21" --- # UK SBS RE160410 KHz pump laser - Invitation to quote Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9262dabc-a63f-4190-83a5-c9ce8cd71ddc.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, titled "UK SBS RE160410 KHz pump laser - Invitation to quote," falls under the electrical machinery and lasers categories. Located in Swindon, the initiative aims to acquire a 40 W, kHz pump laser for use at the Artemis facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, to support enhanced ultrafast laser science. The tender period concluded on 7th December 2016, with the contract commencing on 20th December 2016 and running until 15th March 2017. It is essential for bidders to submit their proposals through the CCS eSourcing Portal, and all bids must comply with the specified evaluation criteria as outlined in the ITQ document. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical machinery and laser technologies. Companies with expertise in reliable, high-performance laser systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to significant business growth, enabling successful bidders to collaborate with established research facilities and enhance their reputational capital within the scientific community. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 7th 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 The Artemis facility for ultrafast laser and XUV science at the Rutherford Appleton laboratory operates a 1 kHz laser system that generates 30 fs pulses from the extreme ultraviolet to the infrared. We plan to build an additional amplifier for the facility and require a 40 W, kHz pump laser to pump a Ti:sapphire amplifier stage. The laser will be run for extended periods, for approximately 6000 hours per year, and requires excellent long-term stability and reliability. 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'. 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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/12435645-27ec-47ef-b7c2-5490cfed0f3f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2016 - 15 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38636100 - Lasers ## Release History - 21 Dec 2016 at 09:19 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12435645-27ec-47ef-b7c2-5490cfed0f3f - 21 Dec 2016 at 09:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0ad3ce-d3bd-417f-83f7-7545fc272bbb - 24 Nov 2016 at 08:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0ad3ce-d3bd-417f-83f7-7545fc272bbb - 23 Nov 2016 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0ad3ce-d3bd-417f-83f7-7545fc272bbb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12435645-27ec-47ef-b7c2-5490cfed0f3f 21st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0ad3ce-d3bd-417f-83f7-7545fc272bbb 21st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c92d98e8-5002-4409-9bdb-b3bb0ca4a0da UK SBS RE160410 KHz Pump Laser Invitation to Questions ITQQ.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37bc6a2c-b090-4f87-8dde-78ee0ffb5be2 UK SBS RE160410 KHz Pump Laser Invitation to Quote ITQ.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/423d5d02-1143-497f-b71a-f4f2dae03ba3 UK SBS RE160410 AW4.1 - Goods and Services purchasing contract -.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cad87184-d4c3-48fb-b29d-0a217174197f UK SBS RE160410 AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ce4ad5c-c448-4f03-bc12-1a3ddf53a411 UK SBS RE160410 AW5.9Price Schedule.xlsx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32bdc3c0-2f0d-4e8e-981d-3f17381cc33a UK SBS RE160410 AW5.10 Price Schedule.xlsx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5369d386-d2af-48bf-9408-99fc3260ed72 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time.docx ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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