Tender

CON19018 - Helium Storage Facility

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Sep 2020 at 08:46

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27 Jan 2020 at 09:36

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08 Jan 2020 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) for the project titled "CON19018 - Helium Storage Facility," related to building construction work. This project is based in Chilton, Oxfordshire, at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The tender period will end on 12th February 2020, with a contract period commencing shortly after on 24th February 2020 and anticipated completion by 27th April 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the bid submissions must go through the Delta eSourcing Portal as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in construction, especially those that specialise in storage facility construction and safety measures for hazardous materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector may find this an appealing opportunity to expand their operations and demonstrate their capabilities, particularly those experienced in projects that require compliance with safety and maintenance regulations. Interested bidders should ensure they navigate the Delta eSourcing portal to submit their proposals correctly and within the specified deadlines to avoid disqualification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON19018 - Helium Storage Facility

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 12th February 2020 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to increase the existing helium storage capacity on site. The project includes re-using an existing reinforced concrete storage pit that has been redundant for several years. The new structure will sit on top of the existing pit. The proposed roof structure needs to be removable as the helium multi cylinder packs inside will need removing every 10 years for statutory testing and maintenance. The walls consist of louvre panels to provide natural ventilation in the event of a helium leak. Works should be completed by end of April 2020 Location of Works Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Chilton Oxfordshire OX14 1NG 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 set out in the ITQ 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.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: 6ZP9H5E472 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. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a37f8c4-d790-4fb0-b475-abc34f1deeb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1492f9b-50bd-4789-a7c4-63579d7fb720
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 27 Apr 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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