Tender

UK SBS PR17079 Niskin Bottles

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Mar 2018 at 12:02

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03 Jul 2017 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender titled "UK SBS PR17079 Niskin Bottles" for the supply of two types of Niskin Bottles, essential for marine research activities. The location for delivery services is specified as CB3 0ET, with the tender period set to close on 17th July 2017 at 14:00. This open procurement process falls under the category of 'goods', primarily focusing on water containers, and has an estimated value of £65,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The expected contract duration begins on 3rd August 2017 and extends through to 2nd November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture of scientific equipment and materials, particularly those focused on laboratory and marine research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find potential pathways to participate in this procurement, as the process is specifically open to them. Companies capable of supplying either the standard 20-litre or special Teflon coated 12-litre Niskin Bottles, which meet specific trace metal compatibility standards, should consider engaging with this opportunity to expand their market reach and contribute to important environmental research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17079 Niskin Bottles

Notice Description

*** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** 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. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 17TH JULY 2017 AT 14:00, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. The Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey has a requirement for two types of Niskin Bottles: A standard 20 litre bottle to be used on our stainless steel framed unit (26 bottles required). A special Teflon coated 12 litre bottle to be used on our titanium frame (30 bottles required). In addition to the 30 bottles we have a requirement for titanium brackets with delrin blocks to be provided (one per bottle). The 12 litre bottles must have no exposed metal as these will be used for trace metal chemistry. The supplied Niskin bottles must be compatible with the SeaBird carousel release system (SeaBird SBE 32) Both the standard 20 litre and the trace metal 12 litre bottles are to operate in an open/close mode. Additional information: 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. 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. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'. Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. If you have not done this already please follow the guidance: 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. Once this has been completed, when you log into the CSS website, please follow the attached guidance notes which will show you how to find the tenders. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56119e4-0b76-47e1-a88f-24422849af7b
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
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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

44613500 - Water containers

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2017 - 2 Nov 2017 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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