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title: "BEIS FM19096 - Isotopic Testing and Near Infra-Red (NIR) Analysis of Timber Samples"
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# BEIS FM19096 - Isotopic Testing and Near Infra-Red (NIR) Analysis of Timber Samples

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b19080b2-97bd-4a13-a79e-6a71c18b8307

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## Summary

The public procurement process is facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, who is managing a tender titled "BEIS FM19096 - Isotopic Testing and Near Infra-Red (NIR) Analysis of Timber Samples." This tender falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services sector, with a contract value of £55,000. Bids were due by 23rd April 2019, with testing set to commence on 9th May 2019 and concluding by 31st March 2020. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure, reflecting accessibility for various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technical testing and analysis, particularly those specialising in isotopic analysis and near infra-red spectrometry. Companies equipped to handle a diverse range of timber samples and capable of meeting strict deadlines would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the procurement criteria are aligned with their capabilities and competitive advantages in the market.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 23rd April 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The project will be conducted, with testing carried out which is to commence on 09/05/2019 and to be completed by 31/03/2020. Suppliers must state the maximum capacity in terms of number of samples and type of analysis that can be guaranteed to be analysed and reported by the completion date. As the completion date is not negotiable, should the most favourable bid have insufficient capacity to complete all testing, the remainder will be awarded to the next best compliant bid. Below are details (type of product, type of timber, number of samples and type of analysis) for each project followed by some generic information and requirements. Mixture of timber and origins 100 samples +/- 50 samples Isotope - chemical composition Analysis Near Infra-Red (NIR) analysis BEIS will provide declarations of species and origin with each sample submitted for analysis. 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. 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. 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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 partne

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d8ebda-46db-4dfb-8301-deaa90534db4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,900 |
| 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 | AGROISOLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d8ebda-46db-4dfb-8301-deaa90534db4
- 8 Apr 2019 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c834f84f-787e-4848-b6a6-01d37d597959
- 8 Apr 2019 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c834f84f-787e-4848-b6a6-01d37d597959
- 8 Apr 2019 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c834f84f-787e-4848-b6a6-01d37d597959

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d8ebda-46db-4dfb-8301-deaa90534db4
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c834f84f-787e-4848-b6a6-01d37d597959
  8th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d088e7dc-8847-4ea2-bd65-80996a341f35
  FM19096 - Final Tender Documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50f096ff-f30a-487c-9957-0e8390c51ee9
  Bidder Training
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ec7f296-4bab-43ef-8a4e-97da8b430962
  FM19096 - Final Tender Documenation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f179c8c-bc57-4df7-a7c2-92dc6761c22e
  FM19096 - Final Tender Documentation

## Notice URLs

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

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