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title: "UK SBS RE17251 Precision Thermometry Bridge and Channel Scanner"
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# UK SBS RE17251 Precision Thermometry Bridge and Channel Scanner

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-948b36e6-e03f-407b-b6ec-75c8cd9a5bbc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking to acquire a precision thermometry bridge and three channel scanners. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Newport, England. The tender was published with a closing date for bid submissions of 14th August 2017. With a total contract value of £30,000, this procurement is classified under an open procedure as part of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing qualified providers to apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision measurement and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions. Companies that excel in precision technologies, including those with capabilities in thermometry, are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging with this opportunity can enhance business growth through strategic partnerships and contracts with the public sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 14th August 2017 at 14:00 Note : 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 . All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Precision Thermometry Bridge: 1 off and Channel scanner for use with precision thermometer bridge: 3 off The Science and Technology Facilities Council is seeking to purchase a precision thermometry bridge and three channel scanner for use with precision thermometer bridge. Precision thermometry reading is required as part of the MTG blackbody project. Up to 10 sensors need to be concurrently read into a logging system with an accuracy and resolution of 0.01mK. The full detailed specification can be found in the attached RE17251 - Precision Thermometry Bridge and Channel Scanner - ITQ Invitation to Quote 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 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. For full details of our partne

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff564e6-ecaa-45b5-ac32-db5678ff501a |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 16 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,852 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff564e6-ecaa-45b5-ac32-db5678ff501a
- 24 Oct 2017 at 08:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9d8c33-71d2-4902-afc2-2d5cdb39dae6
- 2 Aug 2017 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9d8c33-71d2-4902-afc2-2d5cdb39dae6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff564e6-ecaa-45b5-ac32-db5678ff501a
  24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9d8c33-71d2-4902-afc2-2d5cdb39dae6
  24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a9b73ce-6cd5-45dc-9c55-9ab7a18d8ec7
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71207fc5-f486-43ee-b5db-87506cb2d7c2
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96982011-b3b3-49b9-a4a6-221a80f6eb96
  AW5.2 - Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d06ff339-7158-4527-ace7-65dcd6e1ce94
  UK SBS RE17251 - Precision Thermometry Bridge and Channel Scanner - ITQ Invitation to Quote.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/830ed745-5967-4736-8cee-79d4cc32c352
  UK SBS RE17251 - Precision Thermometry Bridge and Channel Scanner - ITQQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3f246ce-2329-4b6a-9488-abb03a4012d2
  RE17251 Terms and Conditions.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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