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title: "UK SBS PR18112 UKRI STFC Optical Tables"
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# UK SBS PR18112 UKRI STFC Optical Tables

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd253536-a04e-46ff-ac4a-c71b9344da85

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Daresbury Laboratory, which is part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), seeking bids for the provision of eight optical tables for the Artemis laser system as part of the Artemis Project. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR18112 UKRI STFC Optical Tables," falls under the main procurement category of goods, specifically aligned with laboratory and precision equipment. The tender period ended on 24 August 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 18 September 2018, concluding on 28 February 2019. The total estimated value of this contract is £100,000, with a minimum value of £80,000, procured via an open procedure.

This opportunity for businesses in the optical and scientific equipment sectors not only presents a significant contract value but also positions successful bidders as strategic partners in a high-profile scientific initiative. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in delivering customised solutions for large-scale scientific projects, will find this procurement process particularly suitable. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their visibility and potential for growth within the scientific community through collaboration with established entities such as STFC.

## Notice

Description CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 24 AUGUST 2018 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration". 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. This requirement is concerned with 8 off Optical Tables that will form part of the Artemis laser system being built for the Artemis Project. Science and 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. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever. Additional information: 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 is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris 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 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Tender submissions to be priced in GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5207f8-db65-42de-b8ea-7d00fa4c9fbe |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,788 |
| 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 | DARESBURY LABORATORY |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 14:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5207f8-db65-42de-b8ea-7d00fa4c9fbe
- 18 Sep 2018 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5207f8-db65-42de-b8ea-7d00fa4c9fbe
- 10 Aug 2018 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8047a89a-6d67-475a-b793-ad6f7754e3cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5207f8-db65-42de-b8ea-7d00fa4c9fbe
  18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8047a89a-6d67-475a-b793-ad6f7754e3cd
  10th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3448da05-15ef-4e17-bc9a-31ec4eac9f37
  PR18112 Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris

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