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title: "UK SBS RE160491 Mechanical Profiler and Cover Invitation to Quote ITQ"
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# UK SBS RE160491 Mechanical Profiler and Cover Invitation to Quote ITQ

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a1c009e-6e0e-4e37-bf89-08ddbbb597bc

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently managing the procurement of a contract titled "UK SBS RE160491 Mechanical Profiler and Cover Invitation to Quote ITQ." This opportunity falls under the electrical machinery and laboratory equipment sectors, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender period ended on 6th January 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 11th January 2017, lasting until 31st March 2017. Interested bidders were required to submit their proposals through the CCS eSourcing Portal, and further details can be accessed through the provided e-sourcing platform.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical profiling technology, particularly those equipped to deliver solutions for accurate height measurements on varied surfaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in electrical machinery or laboratory and precision equipment would be ideally positioned to compete for this tender. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to substantial growth, as the contract's value is estimated at £50,000, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 6th January 2017 at 11:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description Key Features & Capabilities ITAC need a mechanical Profiler which can provide repeatable, accurate height measurements on varied surfaces, from traditional 2D roughness surface characterization and step height measurements to advanced 2D sequencing and film thickness and stress analyses. 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'. 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: 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 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 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/501ddb64-06bd-4c46-80eb-82a21dcfe549 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,100 |
| 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 | CN TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501ddb64-06bd-4c46-80eb-82a21dcfe549
- 16 Dec 2016 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f7278c-52ca-49b8-803b-6d9177936877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501ddb64-06bd-4c46-80eb-82a21dcfe549
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f7278c-52ca-49b8-803b-6d9177936877
  16th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a248203d-0ce2-448a-8546-7fd9700f7d66
  AW4.1 Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7a5bc3c-d3f9-4297-a335-61b76aa84dbb
  AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cff10d12-856c-4cf2-a1fb-d2a41cb43ea8
  UK SBS RE160491 Mechanical Profiler and Cover Invitation to Quote ITQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e406fc8d-f3b3-4ccd-b3d4-bcd903515427
  UK SBS RE160491 Mechanical Profiler and Cover Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ.pdf

## Notice URLs

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

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