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UK SBS PR18162 UKRI ESS Loki Neutron Guide

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR18162 UKRI ESS Loki Neutron Guide" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, operating within the optical instruments industry category. Currently in the open tender phase, the deadline for bids to be submitted is 1st February 2019 at 14:00 hours. The estimated value of the contract is £350,000, and the successful contract period will start on 13th March 2019 and run until 4th March 2021. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, applicable for contracts above a specific financial threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand, especially those specialising in design, manufacturing, and installation of optical instruments and associated equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in delivering complex engineering solutions and quality control protocols, as these capabilities will be essential for fulfilling the project requirements detailed in the full scope of works. Interested bidders must register on the CCS eSourcing Suite and express interest through the specified email to engage effectively in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18162 UKRI ESS Loki Neutron Guide

Notice Description

**NO TENDER HAS BEEN AWARDED** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 01/02/2019 14:00 HOURS. 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. The Supplier will be responsible for designing, manufacturing and delivering the guide, vessels and associated alignment devices for the Loki instrument. The design must be optimized to the requirements outlined in this document and meet UKRI approval. The Supplier will also be responsible for installing and aligning the guide sections and vacuum vessels at the ESS site in Lund. The alignment requirements are outlined within this document. As a part of this, the Supplier will be responsible for the design and delivery of suitable handling and lifting features and any specialised tooling that is required for alignment & installation. The Supplier will be responsible for providing suitable crate packaging to ensure safe transport and storage for the delivery plan outlined in Section 4.3 of the Specification. The supplier will be responsible for defining, implementing, and documenting the results of, the quality control and assurance plan, in line with the requirements outlined in Section 6 of the Specification. As outlined in Section 4.1 vacuum windows are not included within the scope of work, however suitable blanking flanges will be required for testing, as per the Supplier quality plan. The design and delivery of these flanges are included within the scope of work. The Supplier will be responsible for delivering the project documentation outlined in Section 4.2 of the Specification. Additional information: **NO TENDER HAS BEEN AWARDED** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 01/02/2019 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". 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-b5fd17-91fdf9d6-f596-442b-8728-843c8fcd8b48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7329f77a-d20e-4880-987b-f58d2a46c64d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2019 - 4 Mar 2021 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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