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title: "UKSBS PR18034 3D Printer"
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# UKSBS PR18034 3D Printer

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1ef1729-619f-406f-a452-3d0b3b85fdc3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Daresbury Laboratory, involves the tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a 3D printer, identified as UKSBS PR18034. This opportunity falls under the category of office machinery and equipment, specifically addressing the needs of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2018, and the contract was awarded on 5th March 2018, with a total value of £32,358 and a delivery period from 6th March to 29th March 2018. It is important for interested parties to note that all bids were to be submitted through the designated e-sourcing portal, and not directly to the buyer, as clarified in the tender notice.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specializing in 3D printing and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the potential for growth through collaboration with a leading scientific organisation. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and high-quality products will likely find themselves well-positioned to benefit from future contracts with the STFC and associated research projects, which aim to support cutting-edge scientific exploration and innovation.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 20 FEB 2018 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration". Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. STFC Technology Department provide planned manufacture of highly specialist items for STFC Science facilities. Manufacturing Facilities support all mechanical and additive manufacturing requirements to support the scientific projects on campus and for global science partners such as CERN and Fermilab. This requirement is concerned with the supply, delivery and installation of a 3D Printer. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever. Additional information: * Additional text DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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/emptoris 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 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Tender submissions to be priced in GBP PS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913fedd0-ecb1-4147-a5d4-b0381cf997d8 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,358 |
| 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 | DARESBURY LABORATORY |
| 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 | SYS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913fedd0-ecb1-4147-a5d4-b0381cf997d8
- 26 Mar 2018 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913fedd0-ecb1-4147-a5d4-b0381cf997d8
- 15 Feb 2018 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf635bf-b6cc-493a-9ca3-f29b35444363

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913fedd0-ecb1-4147-a5d4-b0381cf997d8
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf635bf-b6cc-493a-9ca3-f29b35444363
  15th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9e0fcb5-6599-4dab-ad3b-a6121b45801d
  PR18033 Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris

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