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title: "UK SBS RE17312 Thermostatic Test Chamber Invitation to Quote"
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# UK SBS RE17312 Thermostatic Test Chamber Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad6d92ea-ff2c-436d-b1de-88a41cf60db7

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Thermostatic Test Chamber under the title "UK SBS RE17312 Thermostatic Test Chamber Invitation to Quote." The procurement is classified within the laboratory equipment category and aims to fulfil the needs of the National Oceanography Centre. The deadline for bid submissions is 16th November 2017 at 14:00, and the contract period is expected to commence on 30th November 2017, lasting until 30th November 2019. The tender is being processed through the CCS eSourcing Portal, aligned with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment manufacturing or suppliers of precision instruments. Companies with expertise in creating programmable temperature control systems and related technologies would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The value of the contract is £31,950, and potential bidders should ensure they register on the eSourcing Suite and respond through the prescribed methods to avoid disqualification. This procurement is an excellent chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector purchasing and expand their market reach.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 16th November 2017 at 14:00 Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control . All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The National Oceanography Centre is seeking to purchase a Thermostatic Test Chamber. Key Features & Capabilities include: Temperature control (programmable temperature profiles/cycles): YES Temperature logger and display: YES (recording in CSV format (comma separated value) for easy data export/handling) Humidity control: NO Test cavity/internal dimensions: 450-600L (cavity height >= 800 mm, width >= 800 mm, depth >= 700 mm) Temperature range: = (+50) Celsius Temperature fluctuation in time: 0.1 K (at least for the set temperature range of (-5)- (+30) Celsius) Temperature rate of change (heating): >= 2 K/min (no specimen in test cavity) Temperature rate of change (cooling): >= 2 K/min (no specimen in test cavity) Inspection window in test cavity door (condensation-free): YES Lighting inside test cavity: YES Cavity access ports: at least one side port of >=100 mm diameter Shelves inside cavity: one shelf (removable) Power consumption under steady conditions (ambient room temperature 20 Celsius, no specimen) for set temperature of -5C, +10C, +30C:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfcaf2-c832-434c-a5e6-e62179833c0d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 23 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,950 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfcaf2-c832-434c-a5e6-e62179833c0d
- 7 Nov 2017 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb2b5b7-40b4-4e7a-b6bb-e8aad4f69f53
- 26 Oct 2017 at 21:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb2b5b7-40b4-4e7a-b6bb-e8aad4f69f53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfcaf2-c832-434c-a5e6-e62179833c0d
  20th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb2b5b7-40b4-4e7a-b6bb-e8aad4f69f53
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/995438fc-b06a-45f5-a686-aca7b3f2ee11
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd5de11f-a259-4915-aceb-0eaebc03174e
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5de65fc9-f61e-4501-924a-d58c935bbcdd
  RE17312 - Thermostatic Test Chamber - ITQ Invitation to Quote.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a84edd3f-f7ad-46d8-82d2-f9f989bbde80
  RE17312 - Thermostatic Test Chamber - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5326cff-836a-45a0-bf1d-a6689be5f17f
  RE17312 - Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dc1a043-3b5c-4363-a015-d472b7adb702
  RE17312 - AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50af4c38-39d5-4f0d-9efe-2aa7f48ea461
  RE17312 - Thermostatic Test Chamber - ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.UKSBS.co.uk

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