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title: "UKRI RE19254 - Tuneable & Femtosecond Laser System"
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# UKRI RE19254 - Tuneable & Femtosecond Laser System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98d4cfe9-c519-43a3-864b-0078627de9be

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender process for the "UKRI RE19254 - Tuneable & Femtosecond Laser System," focusing on the procurement of lasers classified under the CPV code 38636100. The tender period concluded on 11th October 2019, with a total contract value of £164,990. The awarded contract is set to begin on 28th October 2019 and will run until 20th December 2019, with delivery expected at CB2 0QH, England. This open procurement method was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, designed for goods procurement below the threshold amounts.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-tech equipment and scientific instrumentation. Suppliers engaged in the laser manufacturing sector or companies offering innovative technologies that can contribute to the research initiatives at the UKRI are well-positioned to benefit. The collaborative nature of this tender, facilitated through the CCS eSourcing Suite, may encourage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, given the buyer's intent to foster diversity in its vendor base.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 11th October 2019 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: UKRI - MRC wish to purchase a tuneable laser to be integrated into the LMB's two-photon microscope for imaging of neural activity of entire brains of Drosophila along with a femtosecond laser to allow holographic optogenetic activation of neurons within that brains 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3289c6-74a7-4e90-a148-ec8b05510285 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,990 |
| 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 | NEWPORT SPECTRA- PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3289c6-74a7-4e90-a148-ec8b05510285
- 27 Sep 2019 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42db3b33-92a0-456b-bc14-ce4fd13ebb92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3289c6-74a7-4e90-a148-ec8b05510285
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42db3b33-92a0-456b-bc14-ce4fd13ebb92
  27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b70ccef-ecf6-4ef1-8351-059a4815f775
  RE19254 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f8f971d-e207-4fee-9a4a-d35af3cb3775
  RE19254 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bab46a30-2505-49fc-9641-896bdfc2f044
  RE19254 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12eb20bb-2415-4d4a-ac4e-7c65c8ab3134
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a59b3790-fdae-4d47-bf32-eb713fba0d10
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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