--- title: "UKRI - RE21211 - Calibration service for the ionisation radiation portable instruments - Request for Proposal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f449" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f449" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f449.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f449.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-12-24" --- # UKRI - RE21211 - Calibration service for the ionisation radiation portable instruments - Request for Proposal Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f449 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f449) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f449.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the calibration service of ionisation radiation portable instruments, titled "UKRI - RE21211," was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focused on repair and maintenance services, and was located in Swindon, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and although the tender was actively pursuing bids, it has been marked as cancelled, with no successful bids awarded. The contract was intended to last for three years, starting from 19th January 2022 and potentially extending until 18th January 2027, contingent on two optional extensions. The deadline for bid submission was set for 13th December 2021 at 11:00. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those certified by UKAS, to engage with a significant public sector contract. Companies with experience in maintaining and calibrating instrumentation used for measuring radioactive contamination and ionisation radiation would find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement is centred on ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in radiation detection, businesses offering high-quality service and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, involvement in such a contract may enhance credibility and foster connections within the public sector. ## Notice In order to monitor the radiation generated in the different areas of ISIS, the ISIS Health Physics (IHP) staff (located at RAL) use portable instruments dedicated for ionisation radiation detection which requires periodic checks. These instruments are Show less description used to measure radioactive contamination (alpha and beta particles) and ionisation radiation (in gamma, X-ray or neutron field, or in a mixture of them). The Agency is looking for bidders capable of performing the required calibration checks for all the portable instruments used by IHP. ISIS Health Physics Section (IHP) requires that the instruments used for ionisation radiation detection have to be checked and calibrated periodically by a certified UKAS laboratory. Current quantity levels of the type of instruments are: - Alpha & beta: 45 instruments - Gamma & X-rays: 240 instruments - Neutron: 30 instruments Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This Contract will be for 3 years with the potential for +1 +1 years optional extensions. The Contract will start on 19th January 2022 and the end of the Contract will be 18th January 2025 should both the options to extend be utilised the Contract will end on the 18th January 2027. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: QRN5K9JKFX ### Lot Information Lot 1 The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 13th December 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. In order to monitor the radiation generated in the different areas of ISIS, the ISIS Health Physics (IHP) staff (located at RAL) use portable instruments dedicated for ionisation radiation detection which requires periodic checks. These instruments Show less description are used to measure radioactive contamination (alpha and beta particles) and ionisation radiation (in gamma, X-ray or neutron field, or in a mixture of them). The Agency is looking for bidders capable of performing the required calibration checks for all the portable instruments used by IHP. ISIS Health Physics Section (IHP) requires that the instruments used for ionisation radiation detection have to be checked and calibrated periodically by a certified UKAS laboratory. Current quantity levels of the type of instruments are: - Alpha & beta: 45 instruments - Gamma & X-rays: 240 instruments - Neutron: 30 instruments Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This Contract will be for 3 years with the potential for +1 +1 years optional extensions. The Contract will start on 19th January 2022 and the end of the Contract will be 18th January 2025 should both the options to extend be utilised the Contract will end on the 18th January 2027 This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: QRN5K9JKFX Renewal: Two optional extensions of +1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032332-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2022 - 18 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | £140,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 24 Dec 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032332-2021 - 5 Nov 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027868-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.delta-esourcing.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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