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UK SBS RE160513 Liquid Helium Dewars ITQ Invitation to Quote

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Mar 2017 at 10:51

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14 Mar 2017 at 10:45

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02 Feb 2017 at 10:20

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01 Feb 2017 at 15:38

Tender

24 Jan 2017 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to an invitation to quote (ITQ) from UK Shared Business Services Limited for the supply of 120L Liquid Helium Dewars. The tender, titled "UK SBS RE160513 Liquid Helium Dewars ITQ Invitation to Quote," falls under the goods category of construction structures and materials. The procurement is taking place in Swindon, England, with bids required by 10th February 2017 at 14:00. The contract will span from 12th February 2017 to 28th March 2017, with a budget of £50,000. This open procurement method allows for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and supplying cryogenic equipment. Companies that can provide durable, high-performance, non-magnetic stainless steel Dewars, complying with specifications such as maximum operating pressure and weight constraints, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's open nature suggests potential for SMEs to engage, especially as the buyer seeks to support business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS RE160513 Liquid Helium Dewars ITQ Invitation to Quote

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 10th February 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description - 120L Liquid Helium Dewar. Quantity: 16 To safeguard our facilities research program the ISIS facility has started to recover its Helium gas and now has funding for a Helium liquefier, which will be installed imminently. The ISIS facility at present has a contract in place with two major gas companies; one supplies the facility with liquid helium in their own liquid helium Dewars, the second liquid in Dewars that the ISIS facility owns. STFC will need 16 more 120L Dewars to cover the facility; a necessity when the facility begins to liquefy its recovered helium. Key Features & Capabilities * The Dewars may be transported on and off of the RAL site, the Dewars will need to be secured during transit and must not buckle, Dewars must be made of a durable suitably thick gauge (>2mm) of non-magnetic stainless steel. * Maximum Dewar operating pressure 7PSI. * Static evaporation rate of the Dewars must be no more than 1.2% per day. * Maximum height, including decant fittings should not exceed 1.67m. * Maximum diameter must not exceed 0.8m; this dimension must include casters. * The Dewar neck must comprise a KF50 gland, with a Dual relief manifold for enhanced safety, decant and pressurising connection points on the manifold must be fitted with high quality ball valves and should terminate in KF25 fittings. * The Dewar neck assembly must contain a ball valve that houses a travelling relief valve; the travelling relief valve must be rated to a release pressure of not more than a 1/2 PSI. * The manifold must incorporate an O ring based feedthrough that enables a helium level probe with a shank diameter of 8mm; probe access must be straight with the axis of the Dewar and not angled (Please see ITQ attachment for image examples). * The Dewar must be TPED Approved for the transportation by road throughout Europe. * Its base must be round and must include high quality stainless steel swivelling castors, 2 with a brake arrangement. * The Dewar must weigh less than 120Kgs when fully laden. * Dewars must be equipped with a valve protection ring / handle and be supplied with certified lifting points that are on the top ring. * Dewars must be supplied with the correct documentation and certification. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. For information on how to bid please see attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f7b21c1-e421-49bf-a244-319e17267cd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15f285a-41f5-49e7-91f2-233dbdc4c1ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,774 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2017 - 30 Apr 2017 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
James Mills
Contact Email
james.mills@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 425099

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

STATEBOURNE CRYOGENICS

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