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UK SBS PR17001 ESS High Beta Cavity Testing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2018 at 12:26

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jan 2017 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is overseeing the procurement process for the "UK SBS PR17001 ESS High Beta Cavity Testing" project, which falls under the industry category of pressure vessels. This tender, classified as an open procurement method, is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the bidding period which ended on 17 January 2017. The contract covers the supply of two pressure vessels for helium storage, with a contract value of £130,298 awarded to Glaston Compressor Services Ltd. The contract period is set from 6 February 2017 to 6 February 2018, reflecting critical deadlines in the delivery schedule.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of pressure vessels. Companies experienced in engineering and construction works related to high-pressure systems and those capable of adhering to stringent technical specifications are particularly well-suited to compete. Upscaling their capabilities in response to such tenders could foster growth and strengthen their position in the market, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolios in collaborative projects, such as the European Spallation Source initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17001 ESS High Beta Cavity Testing

Notice Description

As part of the UK's in-kind contribution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) project, STFC Daresbury Laboratory are committed to perform qualification tests and delivery of 84 (+ 4) high-b dressed cavities by the end of June 2020. The Vertical Test Facility (VTF) in which these cavities will be tested requires a Helium Plant capable of producing superfluid helium at 2K with a warm gas recovery system. The warm gas recovery system will manage the recovery of gas from the return of the Cryostat to either medium or high pressure storage or a combination of both. This specification details the requirements for the supply of two pressure vessels suitable for storage of helium gas, one for medium pressure use (SOL 16 bar) and one for high pressure use (SOL 42 bar). Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; 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. 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 '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@ccs.gsi.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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfd53b91-62bf-4780-8896-6637b4c3e6ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/252878c7-91bd-455f-85c5-b4e5491d4a7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44615000 - Pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,298 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2017 - 6 Feb 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 1BS
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

GLASTON COMPRESSOR SERVICES

Further Information

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