BEIS FM19096 - Isotopic Testing and Near Infra-Red (NIR) Analysis of Timber Samples

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 23rd April 2019 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 project will be conducted, with testing carried out which is to commence on 09/05/2019 and to be completed by 31/03/2020. Suppliers must state the maximum capacity in terms of number of samples and type of analysis that can be guaranteed to be analysed and reported by the completion date. As the completion date is not negotiable, should the most favourable bid have insufficient capacity to complete all testing, the remainder will be awarded to the next best compliant bid. Below are details (type of product, type of timber, number of samples and type of analysis) for each project followed by some generic information and requirements. Mixture of timber and origins 100 samples +/- 50 samples Isotope - chemical composition Analysis Near Infra-Red (NIR) analysis BEIS will provide declarations of species and origin with each sample submitted for analysis. 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.