Award

UKRI - FM20064 Chilbolton Observatory Counterweight Refurbishment

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2020 at 08:39

Tender

29 Apr 2020 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is overseeing the tender process for the FM20064 Chilbolton Observatory Counterweight Refurbishment project. This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, specifically for machinery, and is located in Chilbolton, England. The tender period ended on 20th May 2020, with contract work commencing on 1st June 2020 and expected to conclude by 3rd July 2020. The total value of this contract is estimated at £120,000, awarded through an open procurement method to ensure broad competition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specializing in machinery maintenance, engineering services, and structural assessments. Businesses capable of providing skilled personnel for the refurbishment of counterweights and those experienced in project management and reporting will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, suppliers who can navigate the Delta eSourcing portal and comply with the specified evaluation criteria are encouraged to participate, benefiting from a collaborative approach to public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI - FM20064 Chilbolton Observatory Counterweight Refurbishment

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 20th May 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 Specification and Objectives: The objective of this contract are to refurbish the counterweights on the 25m antenna so that safe operation of the antenna can resume. This maintenance contract requires the following tasks: 1. The removal of all the counterweights, 2. The manufacture of a new set of counterweights, 3. A survey of the structural elements that support the blocks to ensure that they are strong enough to safely and to reliably support the weights, 4. Preparation and painting of all affected surfaces impacted by the removal, 5. The re-installation of all the counterweights. Outputs The outputs for this contract will be: 1. A project management plan to be agreed by the client prior to the commencement of any work, 2. Daily updates on progress and issues once the work has started. These can be verbal or written, whichever is deemed most appropriate, 3. A report on the structural survey findings at the completion of the survey task. 4. Upon completion, documentary evidence of the certification of the materials, fabrication processes, and surface finishes. 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: PN26PRDW57 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: 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 ________________________________________ How to apply Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45acf859-fa01-4fff-ab3c-6e47984ab255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0021a088-5587-4c61-a046-38af1889b32e
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 3 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WH SCOTT AND SON ENGINEERS

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