--- title: "STFC RE17389 Circulator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-01-09" --- # STFC RE17389 Circulator Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2fe1355-459a-4ef5-8daa-6ec1c755021f.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently seeking bids for the procurement of a Radio Frequency Circulator (3 port T Junction configuration) through the tender titled "STFC RE17389 Circulator". This opportunity falls under the industry category of Microwave tubes and equipment and is located in Swindon, England. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for Thursday, 8th February 2018, at 14:00. The contract period will commence on 20th February 2018 and is expected to conclude by 30th September 2019. Interested parties must submit their bids via the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture and supply of electronic components and RF equipment. Companies experienced in handling technical specifications related to microwave technology would be particularly well-suited to compete. Adopting the procurement method of an open procedure ensures that a wide range of suppliers can participate, enhancing competition and potentially yielding innovative solutions. Firms interested in this tender should ensure they are registered on the CCS eSourcing Portal and comply with all submission guidelines outlined in the tender documentation. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 8th February 2018 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 Radio Frequency Circulator (magnetic/ferrite device) 3 port T Junction configuration, operating on 202.50 MHz with a bandwidth of +- 1MHz and a nominal impedance of 50 ohms at each port presented as an EIA 3 1/8th inch flange, Female. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae708778-88e5-43e9-96ec-546b51e605bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 1UH | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment ## Release History - 9 Jan 2018 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae708778-88e5-43e9-96ec-546b51e605bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae708778-88e5-43e9-96ec-546b51e605bf 9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7f0d590-d564-4e1a-9ae9-c0613a0eb15d Logging into Emptoris for first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d18e119-7207-48df-8a39-498d31615ef7 Emptoris Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed38300c-204a-48ee-803d-18c2d8047316 RE17389 Invitation to quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aeb3f5ed-8731-4b59-b0c3-8e6da2bda196 RE17389 Invitation to quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99164ae0-2eb1-4e07-b017-9b3da36514f5 Copy of AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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