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title: "UK SBS D100X 100J Adaptive Optic System"
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# UK SBS D100X 100J Adaptive Optic System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aadba187-6e1c-43fa-b3a8-97626bd3cdde

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the acquisition of a complete adaptive optics system titled "UK SBS D100X 100J Adaptive Optic System." This system is designed for use in a 10Hz, 100J laser amplifier and will be tested at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK before being installed in Hamburg, Germany. The tender, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £170,000. Bids for this opportunity closed on 23 June 2017. The anticipated contract period extends from 31 July 2017 to 31 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced optical systems and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in adaptive optics, laser systems, and associated software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the collaborative focus of UK SBS on improving efficiency and value in public sector procurement, suppliers aligned with innovative technologies that enhance scientific research and applications may find a productive partnership through this contract.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply of a complete adaptive optics system that will be used to correct the wave-front distortions produced in a 10Hz, 100J laser amplifier. A complete integrated adaptive optic system is required; the system will consist of a deformable mirror with compatible wave-front sensor and both the control hardware and software. The entire adaptive optic system will be tested at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK before being installed and commissioned in the XFEL facility in Hamburg, Germany. Please note: This tender will close on Friday 23 June 2017 at 14.00 BST. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcin g-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3204f7e9-e3bb-4fa2-97cd-e2bb28672ae9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2017 - 15 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGINE OPTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2017 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3204f7e9-e3bb-4fa2-97cd-e2bb28672ae9
- 17 May 2017 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0e43ed-4ed0-44bc-bbd4-d7dac428c727

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3204f7e9-e3bb-4fa2-97cd-e2bb28672ae9
  9th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0e43ed-4ed0-44bc-bbd4-d7dac428c727
  17th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36901db5-1a6d-4843-a761-532753458171
  PR17055 RFP Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/aeda5c00-05d4-4cba-9cc9-ed34d2fa4763
  Contract PR17055

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcin
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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