Vespa Neutron Beam Optics Assembly

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 7th August 2018 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 The Supplier will be responsible for designing, manufacturing and delivering the NBOA for the Vespa instrument. The NBOA design must be optimized to the requirements outlined in this document and meet UKRI approval. The NBOA includes: • Neutron guide • Alignment devices The Supplier will also be responsible for installing and aligning the NBOA within the NBPI assembly at the ESS site in Lund. The alignment requirements are outlined within this document. As a part of this the Supplier will be responsible for the design and delivery of any specialised tooling that is required for alignment & installation in the NBPI. 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.