Tender

UK SBS PR17160 High Vacuum Furnace

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Mar 2018 at 12:38

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14 Nov 2017 at 11:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a tender for the procurement of a High Vacuum Furnace (UK SBS PR17160). This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens." The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 28th November 2017 at 14:00 hours. The contract is expected to commence on 8th December 2017 and continue until 30th April 2018. Bids exceeding £150,000 will not be considered, and interested suppliers should register via the CCS eSourcing portal to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying industrial equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality furnaces or related goods, and those experienced in similar contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business's profile and lead to long-term partnerships with a key public sector buyer, thereby fostering growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17160 High Vacuum Furnace

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 28/11/2017, 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration" "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 Authorities control " Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Please note bids over PS150,000.00 will not be considered. Additional information: 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 Authorities control " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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/emptoris 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 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@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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Please Note: Please note bids over PS150,000.00 will not be considered

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24942ad6-a316-4817-b4f0-8685784ccd87
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 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
Not specified
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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