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title: "UKSBS PR16118 - D100X Optical Tables"
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# UKSBS PR16118 - D100X Optical Tables

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8a844df-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), seeks proposals for the delivery of optical tables for the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) 100 J laser system, part of the D-100X Project. This open procedure tender, with a value of £80,000 and a minimum contract value of £50,000, is located primarily at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the South East of England. The tender period concluded on 6 July 2016, and the resultant contract is set to commence on 25 July 2016, continuing until 30 November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in optical and precision instruments. Companies with experience in the complexities of clean room operations and sophisticated scientific equipment would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given that the procurement highlights the suitability for such businesses, fostering innovation and competition in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of a set of optical tables for the 100 J laser system being built for the D-100X Project. These optical tables will form the base of the laser system and will be operated at room temperature in ambient atmospheric conditions in an ISO7 (Class 10,000) clean room. The tables will be installed initially at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK, before being transported to the European XFEL Facility in Hamburg, Germany. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (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 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. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f318dd-d17f-4bef-8b02-7c849f0248df |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,466 |
| 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 | HARWELL NEAR OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f318dd-d17f-4bef-8b02-7c849f0248df
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a19fa9e-9eda-4c7c-8226-1c56579a0162

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f318dd-d17f-4bef-8b02-7c849f0248df
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a19fa9e-9eda-4c7c-8226-1c56579a0162
  15th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e0ef9ec-6487-4e7c-8f2d-d63c19d74d3e
  PR16118 - Goods Purchasing Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ca6c95b-7b37-4476-b7c0-dd5cec5aeb76
  PR16118 - Bidder Training document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7be9c31d-9907-4624-8237-7ef0bd9e5cff
  PR16118 - Invitation to Quote document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/374198d5-ce9d-4048-97cf-246f66270d8e
  PR16118 - Goods Purchasing Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d876e11-68cd-4ab8-bbeb-15fcbb91f674
  PR16118 - Bidder Training document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5d29e7b-e780-4e4c-8e53-55b9452fd062
  PR16118 - Invitation to Quote document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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