Tender

UK SBS PR18026 All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for ESS

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Mar 2018 at 07:53

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02 Mar 2018 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the supply of All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for the European Spallation Source (ESS), initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR18026 All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for ESS," is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by 14:00 GMT on 16 March 2018. The tender is classified under the goods category, specifically for gate valves, and the contract will be awarded based on specified criteria. The total estimated value of the contract is £170,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £100,000. Delivery will occur at a location with the postal code WA4 4AD.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs experienced in manufacturing advanced valve systems, as the specifications require valves that can withstand high levels of radiation. Companies that produce all-metal valves with double acting pneumatic actuators and possess radiation-resistant technologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to further collaborations within the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly concerning projects linked to the ESS accelerator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18026 All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for ESS

Notice Description

Tender for the All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for the ESS DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER CLOSING DATE 14:00 GMT ON 16/03/2018 Twelve all metal gate valves are required for the UK's in-kind contribution to the ESS accelerator project. The size breakdown is as follows: a) DN100 - 7 off b) DN160 - 4 off c) DN200 - 1 off Given these valves will go into the radiation environment of the ESS accelerator, ESS have stated these valves must have specific requirements they must meet and the manufacturer must comply with the following requirements: 1) The gate valves must be ALL metal including the sealing mechanism 2) Valve must have a double acting extended pneumatic actuator 3) Valve must have a double position indicator, 2 switches for each position - open and closed 4) The pneumatic actuator must be radiation resistant to a level of 106 Gy 5) The valve body must be radiation resistant to a level of 108 Gy 6) The solenoid required for operation of the actuator must be remote mountable so it avoids radiation damage Bids over PS170k will be deemed non-compliant. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 16/03/2018 14:00 HOURS GMT. 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 "Register for CCS eSourcing" Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. 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://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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 using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b381f92e-43b4-46bc-b4fb-00a27178f77f
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

42131230 - Gate valves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 1-2 years
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

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