Award

Niobium for High-Beta Cavaties

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2017 at 11:10

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jun 2017 at 08:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the tender titled "Niobium for High-Beta Cavities." This contract falls within the goods category and is aimed at supporting the European Spallation Source (ESS) project, which is being constructed in Lund, Sweden. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the final submissions due by 11 August 2017 at 14:00 hours. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2017 and will run until 31 August 2020, with a total value of approximately £6 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of niobium and related materials. Companies that handle high-value goods within the scientific and engineering sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as registration on the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite is required to express interest. The contract's significant value, alongside its focus on advanced research applications, further enhances the growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Niobium for High-Beta Cavaties

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11/08/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. 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" The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a multidisciplinary research centre based on the world's most powerful neutron source and is currently under construction at Lund, Sweden. This new facility will be around 30 times brighter than today's leading facilities, enabling new opportunities for researchers in the fields of life sciences, energy, environmental technology, cultural heritage and fundamental physics. As part of the UK in kind contribution to the ESS, STFC is responsible for delivering 88 high- SRF cavities capable of achieving 22.9 MV/m at 704 MHz, with a Q0 better than 5 x 109. Further technical background is available in section 4 and at https://europeanspallationsource.se/ The Niobium procured in this tender shall be used for the fabrication of the high beta cavities for the ESS project as above. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11/08/2017 14:00 HOURS DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Supplier sSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d10047f-d7fc-4cce-972d-9a899cb60412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b92b24-523f-48f2-9733-2ae86399da7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14791000 - Niobium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,213,715 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Allan Norman
Contact Email
allan.norman@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARPHIL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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