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title: "UKSBS PR17059 MOONS Collimators"
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# UKSBS PR17059 MOONS Collimators

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99c32c87-0c4c-4d8a-be5e-57bf323d68bd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR17059 MOONS Collimators" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, an authority located in Swindon, England. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £105,000. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2017, while the contract period for the successful bidder spans from 20th June 2017 to 31st March 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the design and manufacturing of high-precision optical equipment, particularly those capable of producing collimator mirrors for astronomical applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in optics and spectrograph technology would be particularly well-suited to compete in this contract, potentially driving innovation and growth within this specialised industry sector.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 01/06/2017, 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". Tender submissions to be priced in Euros. MOONS (Multi-Objects Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph) is a new concept for an astronomical spectrograph. It has been selected by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in response to a call for proposals for the study of new instruments. The MOONS design consists of two identical cryogenic spectrographs. This requirement is for the design, manufacture and delivery of two collimator mirrors that form part of the spectrograph sub-systems. The specification document defines the parameters of the collimator mirrors and the necessary acceptance tests Additional information: 2) DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at by following the link ""Supplier eSourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49416e0-d519-4fb3-bf23-19780061a56f |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 15 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 | CALLAGHAN INNOVATION (KIWISTAR OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2017 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49416e0-d519-4fb3-bf23-19780061a56f
- 18 May 2017 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379a7af3-e00a-4490-b6eb-8318ba552301

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49416e0-d519-4fb3-bf23-19780061a56f
  14th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379a7af3-e00a-4490-b6eb-8318ba552301
  18th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef0a03f1-ef18-45a7-aea6-7d4c5327c20c
  PR17059 MOONS Collimators ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb3f8a1-c782-4f38-9010-e326132e11e7
  PR17059 MOONS Collimators ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cec4bd6-f368-4a22-9a66-d49ca691f29c
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74609b31-516d-4ec1-9ba4-5dd1ae36eff3
  Validation check
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60470323-5d9d-4078-b401-d6df060773d4
  Contract terms (draft)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40e243ac-469b-4b15-8970-cecc06e751c8
  Price Schedule
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

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