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UK SBS PR16256 ESS Liquid Nitrogen Distribution

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2018 at 12:30

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2017 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR16256 ESS Liquid Nitrogen Distribution" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a buyer based in Swindon, England. This open tender, classified under the works category with a focus on liquid nitrogen supply, is currently in the award stage following its publication on 5th January 2017, with submissions closing by 19th January 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 31st March 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2018, with a contract value of £35,000 and a minimum threshold of £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cryogenics and related engineering solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open and promotes competitive bidding. Companies engaged in the installation and commissioning of nitrogen supply systems will find this contract favourable. Interested suppliers should ensure they are registered on the CCS eSourcing Suite to participate effectively in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR16256 ESS Liquid Nitrogen Distribution

Notice Description

As part of an In-Kind Contribution to the European Spallation Source, STFC-Daresbury Laboratory has agreed to procure, fabricate, test and deliver 84 + 4 (5-cell) High-Beta superconducting 704.41 MHz cavities for the ESS High Beta Project. This specification is concerned with the installation of a main liquid nitrogen feed up to the central Helium Liquefier. All flow rates and pressures stated at 3.2 of this document must be achievable during normal operations. This document is intended to provide the specialist cryogenics piping contractor with sufficient information to enable them to prepare a compliant tender submission for the engineering manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of the nitrogen supply system. Prospective vendors are strongly advised to visit the site in order to familiarise themselves with installation areas, prior to any submission. The equipment specification and the following requirements should be considered to be the minimum acceptable standards. Should a particular installation require a variance from this documentation then written acceptance must be obtained from the client, prior to commencing any works on site. Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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 eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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 eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.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 eSourcing 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 eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3746280d-d0c2-481e-afa5-4b673a1aa1dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099ea081-7109-4746-b6f1-0ca3a9eaed18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2017 - 6 Feb 2018 1-2 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
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1BS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AS SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS

Further Information

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