--- title: "UKRI Data Acquisition and Control System for STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-09-04" --- # UKRI Data Acquisition and Control System for STFC Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f63ec987-a7af-4406-8ef8-418c5010af08.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is initiating a procurement process for a "Data Acquisition and Control System for STFC". This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, and the tender period closes for bids on Tuesday, 16th October 2018, at 14:00 BST. The total estimated value of this contract is £1,000,000, which also includes an optional additional system for STC-2 that may be procured at a later date. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and scientific instrumentation sectors, particularly those with expertise in the design and installation of data acquisition systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition and innovation. Companies that can demonstrate capability in delivering comprehensive solutions encompassing design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation aspects would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice ***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 14.00 BST.*** The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC wishes to procure a Data Acquisition and Control (DAQ/C) System to cover the heating and cooling of STC-3 (Space Test Chamber), with a contractual OPTION to purchase a further DAQ/C System for STC-2 if the Contracting Authority so wishes. The Contract will cover design, manufacture, delivery and installation. The total estimated value listed encompasses both the confirmed purchase System, and optional second System. ***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 is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. 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 "Supplier eSourcing registration" About UK Shared Business Services 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. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de785d65-f839-4037-8562-402171b78c8e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 18 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 4 Sep 2018 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de785d65-f839-4037-8562-402171b78c8e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de785d65-f839-4037-8562-402171b78c8e 4th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71d9a043-7e78-4700-97e6-6e78cac4f268 PR18119 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20ea5fde-af6e-4d09-81bf-048e3800f6df PR18119 Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00b06a6c-2b38-45bd-8de6-68cb9d76de62 PR18119 RFP Request for Proposal ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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