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UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2018 at 10:19

TenderAmendment

25 Apr 2017 at 15:15

Tender

23 Mar 2017 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the tender titled "UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems." This contract, valued at £125,000, is for the supply of two bespoke ultra-high vacuum (UHV) pumping systems intended for STFC Daresbury Laboratory, located in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to start on 26th May 2017 and end on 26th May 2021. The tender period ended on 10th May 2017, and the procurement method used was a single tender action below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those with expertise in vacuum systems and related technologies. Companies that design and manufacture vacuum pumps, gauges, valves, and associated control systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly those that can fulfil the specific design and operational requirements outlined in the technical specifications.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems

Notice Description

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 10TH May 2017, 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. STFC Daresbury Laboratory has a need to purchase 2 No. bespoke UHV pumping systems for its commitment to testing the Superconducting RF High Beta cavities for the European Spallation Source. The Technical Specification and associated documents and drawings give details for the provision for the UHV pumping systems of the Superconducting RF High b Cavities. The contract will be to supply 2 No. bespoke UHV pumping systems to operate in a radiation environment that will include: a. Design of the UHV system to fit within a defined space b. Vacuum gauges c. Vacuum Valves d. Residual Gas Analysers e. Mass Flow Controllers f. Pressure Relief Devices g. Full Programmable Logic Control h. Electrical design Additional information: 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender 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 which 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 accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6658fbc8-4962-4667-aaed-02be206c50ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9286402b-ee75-4a67-8d57-47ae0905622b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

71300000 - Engineering services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,835 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2021 3-4 years
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

MKS INSTRUMENTS

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