--- title: "UKRI - RE19224 Relocation of Electron Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-11-28" --- # UKRI - RE19224 Relocation of Electron Microscope Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c450e5b7-3958-47d3-b11c-021a6c099d74.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the "UKRI - RE19224 Relocation of Electron Microscope" project, which falls under the industry category of Microscopes. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the final date for submitting bids set for 11th October 2019 at 14:00. This tender requires companies to engage in services for the decommissioning, dismantling, packing, transportation, and reassembly of an FEI TECNAI F30 Model electron microscope from its existing location in Oxford to the Harwell site. Interested bidders must submit their information through the CCS eSourcing Portal and cannot apply directly to the buyer. The contract is anticipated to commence on 21st October 2019 and will last until 31st March 2020. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical transport and equipment installation, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement method is designed to be open and accessible. Companies should ensure they have a valid DUNS number to register on the CCS eSourcing Suite. This tender presents a chance for qualified firms to showcase their capabilities in a competitive environment, potentially leading to further projects in the scientific and technical sector. ## Notice **Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 11th October 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: UKRI MRC Research Complex at Harwell have a requirement to engage the services of a company to decommission, dismantle, pack, transport and reassemble an electron microscope of the FEI TECNAI F30 Model from its current location (OX3) to RCaH. 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/f75af9df-fcac-4c4d-a0b3-b7bba3b0a02f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 28 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 28 Nov 2019 at 10:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75af9df-fcac-4c4d-a0b3-b7bba3b0a02f - 30 Sep 2019 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75af9df-fcac-4c4d-a0b3-b7bba3b0a02f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75af9df-fcac-4c4d-a0b3-b7bba3b0a02f 28th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a95e8b49-65b7-4930-8435-f69f4b6a1e63 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2a2cca1-f183-4cfc-ab3f-2952658c4897 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8194aeb9-f3f3-4c94-ab26-0cf30049e855 RE19224 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd8d7369-baa3-4309-bef1-357f9af1e842 RE19224 - ITQ Invitation to Quote v2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ac8ac0b-bde2-4ba7-a380-eac5cb9bb2e0 RE19224 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/184cb8fb-9358-4e6c-9eda-0c9dcd234196 RE19224 - AW5.2 Price Schedule ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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