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title: "UKSBS RE17444 High-speed oscilloscopes"
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# UKSBS RE17444 High-speed oscilloscopes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f517b114-d3f8-4059-86d8-210cad0ce4d7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS RE17444 High-speed oscilloscopes" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) based in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for oscilloscopes, with a significant focus on obtaining high-speed oscilloscopes to monitor long pulse laser pulses. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for bid submission was on the 19th of December 2017, with the anticipated contract period starting on the 4th of January 2018 and ending on the 4th of January 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to deliver specialised goods in a niche market. Companies that manufacture high-speed oscilloscopes or provide related technology and expertise will find this procurement beneficial. With an estimated contract value of £160,000 over four years, successful suppliers can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and potentially secure further contracts with government agencies and research institutions.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 19th December 2017 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A set of high speed oscilloscopes to monitor the temporal shape of a number of long pulse laser pulses (~1ns - 6ns duration). Up to x4 Fast diode detectors (with a resolution of ~100ps) will be used with the oscilloscopes, hence a temporal resolution of < 100ps is a priority. The specification will be identical for all purchases on this contract. Such oscilloscopes are available as standard commercial products but in addition we need to meet the specifications detailed in the tender documents. We anticipate the purchase of up to the equivalent of PS160k over the next 4 years. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. 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. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19902e6-90a9-4044-b1ff-0af66be1b220 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | TEKTRONIX U.K.LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38342000 - Oscilloscopes

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19902e6-90a9-4044-b1ff-0af66be1b220
- 1 Dec 2017 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cebc09d-4f5e-4466-b47b-556f6bc966da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19902e6-90a9-4044-b1ff-0af66be1b220
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cebc09d-4f5e-4466-b47b-556f6bc966da
  1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fba70d0d-8827-4d6d-b20f-59d46008fb5b
  Logging into eSourcing for first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3a03d58-9904-4604-b78d-58c5fdda9bcc
  How to use eSourcing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ddd5fe0-6368-4a9d-b951-133e1c3cc767
  RE17444 Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a3d4cc2-502d-4eaf-b845-e6edf851b97e
  RE17444 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9359263c-104b-48af-b1bb-240a664db9ee
  Copy of AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Provenance

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