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title: "UK SBS PR17103 STFC - MOONS Field Corrector Blanks"
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# UK SBS PR17103 STFC - MOONS Field Corrector Blanks

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb241278-3221-4189-9c5d-2e2f49101c7e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK SBS PR17103 STFC - MOONS Field Corrector Blanks" was conducted by the Daresbury Laboratory, located in Warrington, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was aimed at acquiring field corrector blanks for the Multiple Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph (MOONS) project. The tender stage is complete, with bids having closed on 9 October 2017. The contract value is approximately £124,000, with a minimum value of £87,000, and the contract period spans from 23 October 2017 to 8 January 2018. The procurement was undertaken using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly those that are classified as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in manufacturing advanced optical instruments or components suitable for scientific research will be ideally positioned to compete for contracts related to the MOONS project. Engaging with the UK Shared Business Services’ e-Sourcing Suite may provide additional pathways for interested bidders, facilitating further potential partnerships and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

** This tender will close Monday 9 October 2017 at 14:00 BST** The Multiple Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph (MOONS) will operate at the Nasmyth focus of the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. MOONS is designed to be a high performance and versatile survey spectrograph. This procurement is for the Field Corrector Blanks for the above project. All bids are to be submitted in EUR (Euros). **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 unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 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; 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing 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/0d2805b7-6f43-43be-a43e-4277072735b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,124 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERAEUS QUARZGLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2805b7-6f43-43be-a43e-4277072735b5
- 22 Sep 2017 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028571a9-c6c3-46b8-8a5e-76e162472390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2805b7-6f43-43be-a43e-4277072735b5
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028571a9-c6c3-46b8-8a5e-76e162472390
  22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13c692ac-afce-4cdc-bab4-fd017409830b
  UKSBS PR17103 - STFC ITQ Invitation to Quote Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e751df7a-6775-41c7-97c3-385c8f719230
  UKSBS - Bidder Training Document

## 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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