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title: "UKSBS PR16176 - Motion Control Units"
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# UKSBS PR16176 - Motion Control Units

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b181b326-5a0a-42b5-9c9f-460da29f5fed

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the contract titled "UKSBS PR16176 - Motion Control Units". This procurement aligns with the electronics and electromechanical equipment industry and is to be conducted at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The tender was published on 4th August 2017 and closed on 20th October 2017. The contract, subject to satisfactory performance, may extend over four years, starting from 5th June 2018 to 4th June 2022, with a contract value estimated between £250,000 and £400,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure aimed at sourcing solutions for motion application control systems.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the electronics and automation sectors, particularly those specialising in motion control technologies and systems. Companies that can provide compatible motion control units, capable of actuating various motor types and supporting multiple modular interfaces, will find this a suitable project to showcase their innovations. The planned call-off contract structure allows successful suppliers to establish ongoing relationships for future supply needs, making this a lucrative opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their presence in public sector procurement.

## Notice

***This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Friday 20 Oct 2017 at 14.00 BST***. The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. The ISIS facility based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford is a world-leading spallation source producing neutrons and muons for an international community of over 2000 scientists conducting experiments in the physical and life sciences. Over 600 axis of motion control are operated at the facility across the 34 neutron and muon instruments. Motion control systems are a fundamental part of enabling the instruments to be at the cutting edge of applied science. The aim of this bid is to select a supplier to supply motion control units for future motion projects and existing motion system obsolescence.' Scope of Contract. STFC intends to set up a call-off contract with the successful bidder that will allow for the purchase of various solutions, for a large range of motion applications. Subject to satisfactory performance, the contract will last for 4 years. These solutions will be used to control new axes of motion and may also replace existing motion control units. The solution must be able to actuate a range of motor types and/or applicable motor driver amplifiers. It must also interface to various expansion modules as required - such as safety, I/O, and communication modules. Where applicable, and doing so achieves a cost benefit to STFC ISIS, the contract will be used to purchase these drives, modules, and further accessories. Contractual Process for purchase orders. * Requirement (including any customisation and inclusion of specific/additional modules and components that may be required) is identified by STFC and sent to the supplier. * Supplier will confirm the price/lead time. * If acceptable, STFC will then issue a Purchase Order (quoting the Contract Number) for that specific purchase. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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 Authority's control " Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Detailed on the UK SBS Ltd website is a list of all organisations, institutes, centres and bodies (Authorised Entities) that may also use any appropriately advertised Contract let by UK Shared Business Services Ltd The full list is detailed below. UK SBS Pan Government list is available at https://uksbs.co.uk/procurement/teamsite/Pages/SourcingContract.aspx.Document 'Customer Profiles' 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 e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following this link. 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: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (NOT UK SBS Ltd ) : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at: https://uksbs.co.uk/procurement/teamsite/Pages/SourcingContract.aspx.Document 'Customer Profiles'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cc5b5b-835f-4730-bf06-be0a479c0fd7 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2018 - 4 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HARWELL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKHOFF AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
- 31731000 - Electrotechnical supplies

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cc5b5b-835f-4730-bf06-be0a479c0fd7
- 4 Aug 2017 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0370e07d-7a67-41a0-91d0-18b64c2a86cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cc5b5b-835f-4730-bf06-be0a479c0fd7
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0370e07d-7a67-41a0-91d0-18b64c2a86cf
  4th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caf20d14-b378-4499-9709-5d18e9adaa84
  PR16176 - Goods purchasing terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50e85317-bb85-48c7-b60b-ea71bb11ea65
  PR16176 - RFP Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b3ad41d-e2c2-4d53-9001-526465e765a6
  PR16176 - Technical Specification Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aea0bda2-e1f5-48e0-9182-8e731c1437df
  PR16176 - Bidder Training document UKSBS
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
  Becoming an Supplier Information - UKSBS

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://uksbs.co.uk/procurement/teamsite/Pages/SourcingContract.aspx.Document

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