Tender

UK SBS PR20078 Multi Layer Insulation Foils

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Sep 2020 at 08:23

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24 Aug 2020 at 10:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is facilitating the procurement of Multi Layer Insulation Foils, specifically aimed at supporting the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) RAL Space Department. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a final submission deadline of 8th September 2020 at 14:00. The contract, valued at approximately £115,000, pertains to the category of thermal insulating materials and will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Notably, the procurement will follow the open procedure outlined within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in thermal insulation products, manufacturing, and material supply, particularly those capable of meeting the technical specifications for space applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the strategic importance of the insulation materials for the Tü rksat 6A satellite, companies with expertise in aerospace materials, especially those familiar with the requirements for space missions, would be particularly suited to engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR20078 Multi Layer Insulation Foils

Notice Description

*** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** ***The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 8th September 2020 at 14:00*** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement RAL Space is STFC's 'Space Department'. It is one of seven operational departments located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and is dedicated to supporting the programmes of the STFC, as well as undertaking a large number of contracts for agencies, industry and other commercial customers. RAL Space provides world-leading research and technology development, space test facilities, instrument and mission design, and studies of the science and technology requirement for new missions. Much of the Department's work is in collaboration with university research groups and a range of institutes around the world. RAL Space has been in the business of producing instruments and software for space flight, and in building and operating ground segments, on both NASA-led and ESA-led missions, since the mid 1970's. RAL Space is also a prime technical institute of the UK Space Agency and supports the space community in the provision of space and ground based studies of the Earth and its atmosphere, of astronomy, planetary/solar system science, and solar-terrestrial phenomena. As well as providing the complete range of skills and technology necessary for the construction of space instruments, RAL Space also supports a number of key technology development programmes, aimed at advancing the state-of-the-art in areas of strategic importance to the space community. This requirement is for the multi layer insulation (MLI) materials being procured by the Science and Technology Facilities Council for the manufacture of the Flight Model (FM) MLI for the Turksat 6A satellite. 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 UZH238QVR7 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-b5fd17-3b864fd8-6794-4bdd-8368-1f6282b1bbb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f6f50c-ca26-4b1f-a107-b019b184f462
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44111520 - Thermal insulating material

44174000 - Foil

45321000 - Thermal insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 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 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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