--- title: "UK SBS Pocket Echocardiographic System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-11-07" --- # UK SBS Pocket Echocardiographic System Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c32af8-07a5-4b32-a379-5daa68879c31.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently seeking bids for the provision of a Pocket Echocardiographic System, a portable cardiovascular ultrasound machine essential for diagnosing and managing heart diseases in The Gambia. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with an emphasis on an open procedure. The deadline for bid submissions is set for Wednesday, 31st May 2017, at 11:00, with the contract period commencing on 7th June 2017 and concluding on 4th August 2017. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically echocardiographs, with a value of £30,000 and a minimum contract value of £25,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, healthcare technology, and similar fields. Companies that can provide portable medical devices and have experience in the healthcare sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, SMEs with innovative solutions in cardiovascular technology could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to healthcare improvements in targeted regions. ## Notice **Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 31st of May 2017 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A portable cardiovascular ultrasound machine used in diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases in The Gambia. 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25a8b9-90fc-417c-b425-b3b2d26eebdf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jun 2017 - 4 Aug 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1ET | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33112340 - Echocardiographs ## Release History - 7 Nov 2019 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25a8b9-90fc-417c-b425-b3b2d26eebdf - 19 May 2017 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25a8b9-90fc-417c-b425-b3b2d26eebdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25a8b9-90fc-417c-b425-b3b2d26eebdf 7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e29db292-6b35-4e79-947e-0f1428c19bbb RE17202 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/936c246c-319c-4002-9b8b-a47c56b3559f RE17202 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3430a46-8986-49ea-ada8-fe48c50adb8e UK SBS RE17202 Pocket Echocardiographic System Invitation to Quote ITQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0047c48-3391-4e03-9c20-019de539ce06 UK SBS RE17202 Pocket Echocardiographic System Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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