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UKSBS PR16240 - Manufacture Supply & Testing of COMPONENTS for Alumina Ceramic Vacuum Vessel

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Mar 2018 at 16:00

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

06 Mar 2018 at 12:38

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

28 Jul 2017 at 14:40

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

06 Jul 2017 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Tender

26 May 2017 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), which is facilitating a tender titled "UKSBS PR16240 - Manufacture Supply & Testing of COMPONENTS for Alumina Ceramic Vacuum Vessel." This project falls under the goods category, specifically focused on aluminium oxide, and is situated in Harwell, South East England. The tender is currently in the award stage, having closed for bids on 15 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 18 September 2017 and conclude on 17 September 2021, with a budget ranging from £150,000 to £250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and supply of ceramic components and related goods. Companies with expertise in alumina ceramics, as well as those capable of producing high-quality components for vacuum vessels, would be well-positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises and SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the tender includes provisions favorable to their involvement. Engaging with this procurement can enhance a business's portfolio and contribute to growth in the scientific and technological sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR16240 - Manufacture Supply & Testing of COMPONENTS for Alumina Ceramic Vacuum Vessel

Notice Description

***This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Tuesday 15 Aug 2017 at 14.00 BST*** Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. The ISIS Synchrotron accelerates a bunched beam of protons to high energies by rapidly cycling a proton beam in a circular orbit. To achieve optimum beam properties the protons are steered around the circle using dipole magnets with poles above and below the beam orbit. The protons themselves are contained within a vacuum chamber. Alumina has been used successfully to manufacture the dipole vacuum vessels and has resulted in reliable operation of the ISIS Synchrotron for the last 30 years. These vessels are now approaching a 30 year life span and a requirement has been established to manufacture spare vessels for the current synchrotron, and to re-establish the manufacturing knowledge and skills for future synchrotrons being proposed. This tender relates to the supply of component parts necessary to produce a single replica ISIS dipole vacuum vessel from Alumina Ceramic and Glaze based upon the current design. The specification relates to the SUPPLY of components ONLY, it is intended that the assembly of these components will be undertaken in-house by STFC. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Detailed on the UK SBS Ltd website is a list of all organisations, institutes, centres and bodies (Authorised Entities) that may also use any appropriately advertised Contract let by UK Shared Business Services Ltd The full list is detailed below. UK SBS Pan Government list is available at https://uksbs.co.uk/procurement/teamsite/Pages/SourcingContract.aspx.Document 'Customer Profiles' This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall 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/emptoris by following the above link. 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a suffient amount of time to register. 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; Your organisations full name as a 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (NOT UK SBS Ltd ) : 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-b5fd17-2b21e506-1a24-4cfe-9cb5-e30f6f8a3d86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7394e3c5-fac6-4590-b2e2-4a36682bee70
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

14721100 - Aluminium oxide

44111300 - Ceramics

44167110 - Flanges

44167111 - Flange adaptors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2018 - 17 Sep 2021 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
Peter Clarke
Contact Email
peter.clarke@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0) 1235 446795

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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