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title: "UK SBS Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Bespoke Optical Mount Bundle"
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# UK SBS Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Bespoke Optical Mount Bundle

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5f0f02a-7685-4569-a0aa-a41315060647

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has issued a tender titled "UK SBS Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Bespoke Optical Mount Bundle" as part of the Central Lasers Facility D100X Project. The procurement is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is situated in the South East of England. The tender is currently in the Award stage and involves a contract valued at £121,880, with the contracting period running from 9th June 2017 to 20th October 2017. The tender period ended on 18th April 2017, and it was published on 3rd March 2017.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying optical and precision equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in mechanical hardware production and assembly would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of the UK SBS, known for its commitment to efficiency in public sector services, further enhances the appeal for potential suppliers aiming to expand their client base within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply, manufacture, finishing and assembly of mechanical hardware for the Bespoke Optical Mount Bundle for the Central Lasers Facility D100X Project. 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, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - 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. 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 Additional information: 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 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8bda90-c07f-49db-a137-5ed136e49c20 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2017 - 20 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,880 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGIES |

## 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 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8bda90-c07f-49db-a137-5ed136e49c20
- 13 Apr 2017 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e45942-7b9b-42c5-8e65-f8d475ce6a16
- 3 Mar 2017 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e45942-7b9b-42c5-8e65-f8d475ce6a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8bda90-c07f-49db-a137-5ed136e49c20
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e45942-7b9b-42c5-8e65-f8d475ce6a16
  13th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06f4bc22-f8fa-4a32-9db8-bdd3cc46fce0
  PR17026 Specification Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d828151c-87f3-4251-8031-b8d27f49fd2e
  PR17026 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1f5d1a2-7449-4037-92f0-bf955979b031
  PR17026 ITQ Invitation to Quote

## 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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