Tender

PR16143 High Power RF Waveguides, Bends and Coaxial Components

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

16 Jan 2017 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "PR16143 High Power RF Waveguides, Bends and Coaxial Components." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the RF distribution system components industry, and is set to be delivered to the European Spallation Source in Lund, Sweden. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 21st February 2017. The estimated value of this contract is between £3,000,000 and £3,500,000, with delivery beginning on 25th April 2017 and concluding on 24th January 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in RF engineering, manufacturing of coaxial components, and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-power RF systems, waveguide design, and production are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies interested in participating need to register on the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite, ensuring they meet registration guidelines, including obtaining a valid DUNS number. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term contracts and expanded operations in the technology and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR16143 High Power RF Waveguides, Bends and Coaxial Components

Notice Description

Design, production, testing and delivery of RF waveguides, bends and coaxial components for the RF distribution system of the cold linac of the European Spallation Source, Lund. These include rigid waveguides and E and H bends of type WR1150, rigid waveguides and E and H bends of type WR2300 HH and coax 6-1/8 inch elbows and straights. Please note that delivery is required to the ESS in Lund, Sweden Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's 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 eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd ): Freephone: 0345 410 2222 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli er.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.3.4. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f1ede58-8ae3-4b7c-80de-0bbfe4ec90ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db5b50a-b39e-4aed-8314-b33290b138ca
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31224200 - Coaxial connectors

44134000 - Bends

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44167110 - Flanges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2017 - 24 Jan 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
Rachel Rose
Contact Email
rachel.rose@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793867330

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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