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title: "UK SBS PR17009 High Purity Germanium Strip Detector"
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# UK SBS PR17009 High Purity Germanium Strip Detector

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb25966a-0d6b-464a-9776-708eff101511

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "UK SBS PR17009 High Purity Germanium Strip Detector." This tender falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period starting from 16th February 2017 and lasting until 16th February 2018. The bidding period concluded on 10th February 2017, requiring interested parties to express their interest via email and register on an e-sourcing portal to access the tender documents.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in laboratory equipment, detection technology, or semiconductor manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Suppliers adept at developing high-precision components and technologies for scientific applications will find a fitting market to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base through involvement in this contract.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 10/02/2017 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 "Register for CCS eSourcing" A High Purity Germanium (HPGe) strip detector for the STFC developed XH system is required. The requested work is to develop: 2 wafers of HPGe detectors which contain: o At least 4 detectors that have 1024 strips on a 50um pitch, 5mm long, with alternating wire bond pads on both ends of the strips on a 100um pitch. o At least 2 detectors per wafer with a single guard ring around the strip array. o At least 2 detectors per wafer with two guard rings around the strip array. o One wafer with a passivation layer provided with openings for wire bonding. o One wafer without a passivation layer. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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://gpssourcing.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 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570eab2a-b73a-4cc2-9a42-62684411aab8 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2017 - 23 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,685 |
| 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 | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570eab2a-b73a-4cc2-9a42-62684411aab8
- 2 Feb 2017 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d5f347-721d-4a32-8267-2b865f32d0e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570eab2a-b73a-4cc2-9a42-62684411aab8
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d5f347-721d-4a32-8267-2b865f32d0e6
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ec282fa-957b-4ad7-becd-126e76f48a34
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0abfca6a-3ab9-4f89-ae45-56c867c8e254
  Logging into Emptoris

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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