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title: "UK SBS RE160459 CO2 Flux Chamber Systems"
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# UK SBS RE160459 CO2 Flux Chamber Systems

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a4e19e-f7af-481a-8497-030360b1d57b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender titled "UK SBS RE160459 CO2 Flux Chamber Systems." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on fluxmeters and analysers, and it is set in England. The contract period is scheduled from 31st January 2017 to 31st January 2018, with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. Key deadlines include the submission deadline for bids, which was 10th January 2017, and the contract was awarded on 22nd February 2017, with a contract value reaching £36,985.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies involved in environmental science, agricultural technology, and analytical equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in carbon dioxide measurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods related to soil and greenhouse gas analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete. Prospective bidders will need to register on the CCS eSourcing portal and demonstrate their ability to meet the specified integration requirements with existing greenhouse gas analysers, promoting overall business growth in this niche market.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 10th January 2017 at 14:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description: Two infrared gas analysis soil carbon dioxide flux chamber systems are required for sampling and analysing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from soils. The chambers will be manually moved from location to location by the user in agricultural fields or between potted specimens. The system must be suitable for integration with current greenhouse gas (GHG) analysers in use with the ASSIST project for simultaneous and continual measurement of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide from soils. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c85cf7-541f-47cc-b4dc-60e99e873722 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,985 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38427000 - Fluxmeters
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2017 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c85cf7-541f-47cc-b4dc-60e99e873722
- 22 Feb 2017 at 08:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930c1c0-0987-4d1a-a10d-bb1b292f8225
- 15 Dec 2016 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930c1c0-0987-4d1a-a10d-bb1b292f8225

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c85cf7-541f-47cc-b4dc-60e99e873722
  22nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930c1c0-0987-4d1a-a10d-bb1b292f8225
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8631e478-47b5-40c1-a270-09a0a8054eac
  RE160459 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eae6d988-e624-4778-b8fd-8b560f8f9801
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51ddf0d3-fd93-42cb-9b50-c1e64807004d
  UK SBS RE160459 CO2 Flux Chamber Systems ITQ Invitation to Quote questions ITQQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33458752-9e7c-4e48-bc67-e04aa8e98ab4
  UK SBS RE160459 CO2 Flux Chamber Systems ITQ Invitation to Quote ITQ.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85a43f40-911a-44e4-ad03-dcefbc7efaa9
  RE160459 AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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