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UK SBS PR18028 - UKRI Electronic Beam (EB) Welding for STFC

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Sep 2018 at 12:13

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23 Jul 2018 at 14:31

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02 Jul 2018 at 12:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR18028 - UKRI Electronic Beam (EB) Welding for STFC" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a body responsible for providing procurement solutions for UK Research and Innovation. This tender is classified under the welding industry and is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 3rd August 2018 at 11:00 GMT, while the contract is expected to run from 18th September 2018 to 26th November 2018. This process follows an open procurement method, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and represents an opportunity to participate in a project with a budget of £55,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welding services, particularly those experienced in Electron Beam welding and handling temperature-sensitive components. Competitors could include SMEs that excel in precision engineering and have capabilities in similar technological applications, enabling them to meet the demanding specifications outlined by STFC/RAL Space for the Radiometric Calibration Test Rig project. Engaging in this procurement not only broadens service offerings but also enhances business visibility within cutting-edge research and innovation fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18028 - UKRI Electronic Beam (EB) Welding for STFC

Notice Description

***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Friday 03 Aug 2018 at 11.00 GMT.*** UK Research and Innovation. Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish. For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org STFC/RAL Space is designing and building the Radiometric Calibration Test Rig (RCTR) for the MicroWave Sounder (MWS) instrument to be flown on the MetOp Second Generation mission. As part of RAL Space project MWS, an RF target assemblies need to be fabricated, which requires joining of several components by use of appropriate welding technology. RAL Space are interested in using Electron Beam (EB) welding for this particular set of assemblies. One of the critical parts of the project is high quality welding near temperature sensitive components, for which precise knowledge on welding spot area temperature distribution is required in order not to damage sensitive epoxy layer during welding. In order to proof the welding procedure and the welding quality of the assembly, welding trials will be required to verify the quality and the optimum welding parameters to be used for welding of all the final components of several RF target assemblies." Terms and Conditions. Bidders are to note that any requested modifications to the Contracting Authority Terms and Conditions on the grounds of statutory and legal matters only, shall be raised as a formal clarification during the permitted clarification period. ***DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Note : 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 Authority's control " Additional information: UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you 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. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing 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 Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service 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. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the e-Sourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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 Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support bidders utilise Emptoris CCS e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3329512b-108c-461e-8ec4-7922474dd649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3bfb074-524c-4c6d-b699-a492b5a93de8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 26 Nov 2018 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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