--- title: "UK SBS PR17123 Fourier Transform InfraRed Imaging System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-01-24" --- # UK SBS PR17123 Fourier Transform InfraRed Imaging System Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e71ab5ce-25d0-4f9d-86a3-9927d54a1e5f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking suppliers for the "UK SBS PR17123 Fourier Transform InfraRed Imaging System." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the spectrometers and microscopes industry. The tender is currently in the award stage, having had its closing date for bids on 1st December 2017. The contract is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of approximately £100,000, and will commence on 5th January 2018, lasting for one year. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, especially those offering Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) imaging systems and microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from engaging in this tender, as the procurement process encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Interested businesses will need to register on the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite to submit their interest and be eligible for the contract. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 01/12/2017 11:00 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" 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 . The National Oceanography Centre has a requirement for an Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Imaging system and Microscope. This will be used for analysis of small plastic pieces ( Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING TIME FOR RESPONSES IS 11.00 (GMT) ON 1st DECEMBER 2017. ALL RESPONSES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE EMPTORIS ESOURCING PLATFORM. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). 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. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing 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 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; 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. 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 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.3.4. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa7016e-d89b-4871-964d-fc82b178c4d4 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 21 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £78,906 | | 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 | PERKINELMER LAS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433000 - Spectrometers - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 24 Jan 2018 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa7016e-d89b-4871-964d-fc82b178c4d4 - 20 Nov 2017 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00765c-95e5-4368-8d49-df9cc016d1fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa7016e-d89b-4871-964d-fc82b178c4d4 24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00765c-95e5-4368-8d49-df9cc016d1fd 20th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris Emptoris eSourcing Platform ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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