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title: "UK SBS RE160433 Coordinate Measuring Machine Invitation to Quote ITQ"
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# UK SBS RE160433 Coordinate Measuring Machine Invitation to Quote ITQ

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be5491ee-c812-41b5-8379-f84ce3381afb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the acquisition of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) as outlined in the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) titled "UK SBS RE160433". This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Daresbury Lab, postal code WA4 4AD. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 22nd December 2016. The contract is valued at £105,000 and is set to run from 30th December 2016 to 31st March 2017. The contract award took place on 16th January 2017, with further information available through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers engaged in the manufacturing or supply of high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in measurement technology. Businesses that can provide equipment meeting specific technical specifications, such as thermal compensation and measurement scales of one micron or better, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, this is an opportune moment for eligible suppliers looking to expand their market presence in the precision equipment sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 22nd December 2016 at 14:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description This Tender specification is for a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), with a movement range of of 900mm x 2000mm x 600mm. Key Features & Capabilities * Movement Range - Minimum of X 900mm, Y 2000mm, Z 600mm * Measurement scale resolution - 1 micron or better. * Thermal compensation - The machine should have a built in Thermal management system including a sensor for the workpiece and on machine temperature measurement to allow compensation to 20 deg C * Included components - Ceramic Masterball for calibration of probes. Clamping/tooling kit compatible with the machine table fixings. * PC Specification - Windows 7 with a high enough spec to operate all required CMM software. * Other equipment - Printer and, desk for PC. * Optical vision Probe system, Hardware & Software- Fully automated Class 2 laser, white LED illuminated Camera which must be optically focused with interchangeable lens of various magnifications. Camera must come with its own software which performs automatic edge detection that communicates with the standard machine measurement software. Automatic changing between probe and camera. * Probe System- Must include an Industry standard motorised indexable head with Probe Quill adapter and an Industry standard M3 thread type styli kit. * Probe accessories-Must include Industry standard Probe Change Rack and a compatible Modular Rack System to include 2 off Industry standard racks with appropriate legs and rails. Installation to be completed at Daresbury Lab in pre-prepared air conditioned room by the end of February 2017. 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. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER 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: 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. 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91316b20-d56d-4738-af71-f3acfbd83c94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2017 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 | MITUTOYO (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91316b20-d56d-4738-af71-f3acfbd83c94
- 13 Dec 2016 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb450ae-89c6-44e6-8b2e-41dcb1ae7085

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91316b20-d56d-4738-af71-f3acfbd83c94
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb450ae-89c6-44e6-8b2e-41dcb1ae7085
  13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6068e86a-9d19-4f95-8773-379448dcbc93
  UK SBS RE160433 Coordinate Measuring Machine Invitation to Quote ITQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71428cd7-5d49-473e-804a-cd55fa691d58
  UK SBS RE160433 Coordinate Measuring Machine Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bfa3e2c-4fcd-48af-9a94-6deb413921f2
  AW5.2 Price Schedule - Coordinate Measuring Machine.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b06c3b6f-82c5-4fdb-a64b-738bc740c0ca
  AW4.1 -Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3adeaf4d-487e-403e-94a2-2db5211bca02
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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