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title: "UKSBS PR18098 Field Corrector Manufacturing"
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# UKSBS PR18098 Field Corrector Manufacturing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1e8336b-d0ea-47bb-8145-90f8bfed24e4

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited is undertaking a contract for the manufacturing and supply of a Field Corrector for the MOONS project, with an estimated value of £300,000. This tender, identified as UKSBS PR18098, falls under the classification of astronomical and optical instruments and is set in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 2nd October 2018 and running until 2nd June 2020. The bidding window closed on 14th August 2018, and all applications were required to follow specific registration guidelines within the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Suite.

This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in optical instruments and precision manufacturing. Companies with expertise in fabricating high-quality optical components, particularly those familiar with low-OH IR-grade fused-quartz materials, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their inclusivity in the procurement regulations, potentially facilitating business growth through successful contract awards in a niche sector of the market.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 14/08/18 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER - PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE ADDITIONAL TEXT SECTION. - - - - - This opportunity relates to the manufacturing and supply of a Field Corrector required for the MOONS project. - - - - - The corrector consists of an air spaced doublet with both lenses made from same material. The first lens is a plano-convex and the second is a symmetrical biconcave in order to minimize manufacturing costs. The wavelength range for the corrector is 650-1800nm. The material to be used is Heraeus HOQ 310, a low-OH IR-grade Fused-Quartz. - - - - - Full details may be found via the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Suite. - - - - - The Supplies covered by this procurement exercise have NOT been sub-divided into Lots, as this is for an individual requirement and it is not technically feasible to do so. Additional information: 1. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. 2. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link "Supplier e-Sourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 3. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing 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; your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. 4. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. 5. 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 applicable to this opportunity. 6. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): freephone: 0345 410 2222 and email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk 7. Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b9e90-81f0-4112-b017-775f70701d10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 2 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,951 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICINA STELLARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b9e90-81f0-4112-b017-775f70701d10
- 6 Jul 2018 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46a66c2-7176-46fc-ba1f-5aafcd1bfb04
- 29 Jun 2018 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46a66c2-7176-46fc-ba1f-5aafcd1bfb04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b9e90-81f0-4112-b017-775f70701d10
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46a66c2-7176-46fc-ba1f-5aafcd1bfb04
  6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
  Bidding Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b7745d0-245b-4b53-9238-f4b40b68c95c
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1de5fcf8-92d7-4d5d-9a10-94d572549ba0
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/669a4457-775c-4f1e-8bd1-43d7d814880f
  PR18098 AW5.2 Price Schedule rev270618
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38294054-e3df-4931-818e-597eac908aff
  PR18098 Questions rev270618
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/136ec2b2-a0b7-4487-aad7-d73221637531
  PR18098 RFP rev270618
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87868ca4-b68c-4238-ab76-076397529c28
  PR18098 Supplies Purchasing Contract rev260618
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd74c452-8fca-45e9-9942-f0abf297a05c
  VLT-SPE-MON-14620-1006 MOONS - FCMPS rev270618
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3470408-f561-4a9a-8ec8-c80373382ff7
  VLT-DWG-MON-14620-04-200-100-C01 Field Corrector Barrel Assembly
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c975cd36-e067-45d6-b935-653989e3f05d
  VLT-DWG-MON-14620-04-200-101-C01 Field Corrector Lens Barrel Interface
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d28ec34-1119-43fc-a6c1-adf0e74b7612
  VLT-DWG-MON-14620-04-200-501-C01 Field Corrector Lens 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cff84226-1302-4b57-994c-eb6812f5ca52
  VLT-DWG-MON-14620-04-200-502-C01 Field Corrector Lens 2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers

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