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title: "STFC RE17275 Scan Electronic Microscope"
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# STFC RE17275 Scan Electronic Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f57e76e0-1b67-4306-9f3a-663eed69014b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is procuring a scan electronic microscope (type FESEM) and has published a tender (ID: RE17275) for this purpose. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract expected to begin on 23rd October 2017 and last until 22nd October 2018. Bids for this contract were originally due by 6th October 2017 at 14:00, and all submissions had to be made through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The total contract value is approximately £140,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure for goods under the specified financial threshold.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific instruments, microscopy, and related technology. Companies with experience in supplying high-specification lab equipment or those capable of providing technical support for such sophisticated machinery would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the relevant certifications and can demonstrate quality and reliability in their offerings may find this to be a favourable chance to expand their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 6th October 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. A scan electronic microscope type FESEM with a large chamber, a 5 axis motorized stage a Secondary Electron detector, a back scatter electron detector and in lens detector for ITAC BID. 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/4bee2497-8411-4410-9be8-1f3198041f5c |
| 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 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 17 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bee2497-8411-4410-9be8-1f3198041f5c
- 24 Oct 2017 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1cec3f-a045-413e-89b8-ec60c1aab4f4
- 20 Sep 2017 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1cec3f-a045-413e-89b8-ec60c1aab4f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bee2497-8411-4410-9be8-1f3198041f5c
  24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1cec3f-a045-413e-89b8-ec60c1aab4f4
  24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/184d02f3-d6d7-4e1a-bcb5-775ac2c529fc
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8881431a-e862-420a-9bb6-2f978b8625e2
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/903d10fb-03dd-4604-af48-f0fbb355ee71
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b934dd9f-f83f-4acf-abfa-7fa4baa0edc3
  RE17275 Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6053d3e-25c5-4287-a921-ba0ee624bd07
  RE17275 Invitation to quote questions
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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