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UK SBS PR18127 - UKRI Filter Housing and Cartridges for STFC

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Nov 2018 at 16:24

Tender

06 Sep 2018 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR18127 - UKRI Filter Housing and Cartridges for STFC" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the liquid filtering or purifying machinery sector, and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to conclude on 24 September 2018 at 14:00 BST, while the contract period will commence on 12 November 2018 and extend until 15 January 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for businesses of all sizes, with a minimum contract value of £45,000 and a total estimated value of £55,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in filtration technologies and cooling systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities and innovation in liquid filtering machinery may find this project particularly advantageous. Companies capable of supplying the required filter housing and cartridges are encouraged to participate, as successful bidders will contribute to the extended operational life of critical research facilities. Registration on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite is necessary to express interest and access the procurement documents.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR18127 - UKRI Filter Housing and Cartridges for STFC

Notice Description

***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Monday 24 Sept 2018 at 14.00 BST.*** UK Research and Innovation. Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than PS6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years. As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Please refer to: PR18127 - Filter Housing and Cartridges Specification. The ISIS Neutron and Muon source is a world leading centre for civil research in the fields of engineering, physics and material science. The source has been operational since 1984 and was expected to have an operational life of 20 years, however its continuing success and importance to the international neutron scattering community has secured further investment in the operation of the facility. The TS1 Project is a programme of works aimed at extending the operational life of ISIS's first target station. As part of the project, the cooling water plant that supplies the target, reflector and moderator (TRAM) assembly is being replaced. This cooling water plant is comprised of 4 separate, closed loop recirculating circuits: * Target Circuit * Reflector Circuit * Moderators Circuit * Secondary Circuit Each cooling water circuit is comprised of one or more sealless centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, a filter, an ion exchange column, a header tank, and associated valves and process instrumentation. This plant equipment is mounted on a movable trolley, located within the Target Services Area (TSA). Bidders are to note that any requested modifications to the Contracting Authority Terms and Conditions on the grounds of statutory and legal matters only, shall be raised as a formal clarification during the permitted clarification period. ***DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Note : 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 Authority's control " Additional information: UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9297f6b6-d325-4ff6-b039-53da9956da65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd5fd9d-3f0e-49ae-8b56-f5daf6fe5df5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42912000 - Liquid filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2018 - 15 Jan 2019 1-6 months
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON FILTERS

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