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UKSBS PR16192 - Manufacture & Supply of Space Test Chamber Thermal Shroud Panels

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2017 at 19:08

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2017 at 18:59

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2017 at 18:37

TenderAmendment

20 Dec 2016 at 14:33

TenderAmendment

13 Dec 2016 at 11:26

Tender

23 Nov 2016 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is soliciting tenders for the manufacture and supply of thermal shroud panels for the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's Space Test Chamber, located in Harwell, South East England. This contract, identified as UKSBS PR16192, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £140,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 23rd December 2016. The contract period is slated to commence on 23rd January 2017 and conclude on 16th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing thermal insulating materials and panels, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and laboratory equipment are well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should register on the e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest to gain access to further procurement details. This engagement could enhance their portfolio and lead to potential partnerships with a prominent research institution in the UK.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR16192 - Manufacture & Supply of Space Test Chamber Thermal Shroud Panels

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-e370d6bf-f812-4593-b7f8-7141e7867111
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40cf3a-c4d5-4672-8d74-a5acb9bc33ce
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
SME
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2017 - 11 Mar 2017 30 days
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 0OX
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

**THIS TENDER HAS BEEN ABANDONED*** SEE UKSBS PR17027

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