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UKSBS PR17027 - Manufacture & Supply of Thermal Shroud Panels for the Space Test Chamber

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Aug 2017 at 10:45

Award

29 Jun 2017 at 07:42

TenderAmendment

29 Jun 2017 at 07:27

TenderAmendment

23 Feb 2017 at 12:10

Tender

16 Feb 2017 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR17027 - Manufacture & Supply of Thermal Shroud Panels for the Space Test Chamber" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates out of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, England. The contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated total value of £150,000. The tender stage has concluded with the contract awarded on 29 March 2017. The contract will commence on 30 March 2017 and is expected to conclude by 31 August 2017. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, which ensures transparency and wider competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply industry, especially those specialized in the production of thermal insulating materials and panels. Companies capable of providing advanced laboratory equipment and supporting services, including manufacturing, assembly, and testing, will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory focuses on advancing scientific research and technology, firms with experience in supplying to similar institutions or in related technical fields may have a competitive edge in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR17027 - Manufacture & Supply of Thermal Shroud Panels for the Space Test Chamber

Notice Description

The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) is the largest of the Science and Technology Facilities Council's laboratories. RAL, whose main function is to support the advancement of science, is situated 15 miles south of Oxford, in the UK. The RAL Space Department is seeking to procure thermal shroud panels for integration into its second 5m diameter Space Test Chamber (STC-3) due for delivery Q2 2017. The Contract is for the purchase of thermal shroud panels as detailed in the specification. The Contract shall include all manufacture, assembly, testing and delivery as identified in the requirement. 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-db7ec998-3c6c-49f1-a69a-f7330d480476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48068e8-0458-46be-be34-3bbc89ceb6b5
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44111520 - Thermal insulating material

44175000 - Panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 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
HARWELL
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACHINEFABRIEK WEST END

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