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FM19261 Request for fit out and certification of Shipping Containers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Oct 2019 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FM19261 Request for fit out and certification of Shipping Containers" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract falls within the laboratory and precision equipment industry category and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Swire Oilfield Services on 30th September 2019. The total value of the contract is £227,704.40, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to the technical specifications that necessitated a specific supplier, in accordance with public procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment refurbishment and certification services, particularly those experienced in the technical requirements of fitting out mobile laboratories. Companies well-suited to compete in this procurement are likely to be those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and have expertise in project execution within the scientific and educational sectors. Engaging with this type of contract can not only enhance a company’s portfolio but also foster long-term relationships within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM19261 Request for fit out and certification of Shipping Containers

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a principal contractor to undertake the refurbishment and fit-out of 4 shipping containers as mobile laboratories for the International Ocean Discovery Programme. Once complete, the laboratories will then need to be DNV GL certified. It was determined that only one organisation could complete the refurbishment whilst also having experience of the certification process. Due to the specific scientific and technical nature of the requirement, the contracted was awarded in line with Regulation 32.2.b.ii of the Public Contract Regulations Act 2015. (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following case: (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons; (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1c3266b-62c6-46bc-a718-d379f8157f2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bff937-fe87-430a-a51e-2aa8d6cda944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,704 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,704 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 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
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joseph.wightman@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793425052

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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