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title: "UK SBS PR16287A Novel detector readout system"
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# UK SBS PR16287A Novel detector readout system

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ebb50a-cb61-4353-ba38-eb0dab6d4e2a

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is procuring a customised X-ray detector readout system, identified as UK SBS PR16287A. The contract falls under the "X-ray devices" industry category and is located in the Oxon postal region (OX11 0DX). This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 30th January 2017, with a contract period that started on 1st February 2017 and runs until 31st March 2017. The total contract value is approximately £149,349, and interested bidders were required to submit their proposals by 25th January 2017 through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure via an e-Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those specialising in medical imaging or custom electronics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially if they have capabilities in developing advanced detector systems or similar technological innovations. Engaging in such procurement not only allows for market entry into advanced medical equipment but also can lead to future collaborations and contracts within the expansive healthcare market.

## Notice

Customised X-ray Detector Readout System, Cooling and Mechanics A detector system comprising an array of 5x5 detector modules, each with an individual size of 20.35x20.45mm, made from 1mm thick CdTe bonded to an STFC custom design 80x80 pixel ASIC per module will be readout by the detector readout system proposed here. The readout system must collect the data from 100 analogue outputs, digitise to 14bit precision, combine the data from all of modules, conduct an offset corrections per pixel and save the data to a PC with a total frame rate of 10kHz with the ability to store list mode event data with 16bit values and present the data as a calibrated energy spectrum of the detected X-rays. Additional information: This sourcing activity is being carried out via our E-Sourcing Portal - Emptoris. To respond to your enquiry you will need to register your interest in this procurement, please follow the 'How to Apply' Section for guidance. The section is called 'How to Apply' which will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement. The instructions are as follows; As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (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 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/5f16098a-4970-40c4-823b-780d12822fd5 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2017 - 2 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,349 |
| 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 | ASPECT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f16098a-4970-40c4-823b-780d12822fd5
- 11 Jan 2017 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45e77b0-2a0d-4828-819b-7b468e98ad49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f16098a-4970-40c4-823b-780d12822fd5
  7th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45e77b0-2a0d-4828-819b-7b468e98ad49
  11th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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