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UK SBS D100X Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Specialist Amplifiers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Jan 2018 at 11:47

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2017 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "UK SBS D100X Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Specialist Amplifiers." This tender falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry, specifically concerning mechanical hardware for ultra-high vacuum vessels used in the D100X project for the Science & Technology Facilities Council. The tender is currently in the award stage, with an award announcement made on 16th August 2017. The contract period will commence on 7th August 2017 and conclude on 19th January 2018, with a contract value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £140,000. The delivery location is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in mechanical engineering and high-tech manufacturing, particularly those experienced in producing components for ultra-high vacuum applications. Suppliers involved in precision engineering and related sectors can leverage this opportunity to form long-term relationships with a significant public sector client, UK Shared Business Services, which aims to improve efficiency and generate savings across government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS D100X Supply, Manufacture, Finishing and Assembly of Mechanical Hardware for the Specialist Amplifiers

Notice Description

This requirement is for mechanical hardware to be supplied, manufactured, finished and assembled for the 10J and 100J amplifier pressure and vacuum components of the D100X project for the Science & Technology Facilities Council. The vacuum vessels included in this contract are all to achieve a vacuum of less than1x10-9 mbar in normal operation and considered 'ultra-high vacuum' (UHV) vessels. All supplier processes are to comply with requirements for 'ultra-high vacuum' vessels. In operation the pressure and vacuum vessels have optical windows. Please note: This tender will close on Friday 21st July 2017 at 14.00 BST. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcin g-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e52def7c-cba0-408e-93bd-3810831da0cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bf1e2e-e9fc-4c0f-8e21-ab0e724055e3
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,751 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 1-6 months
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 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

TADLEY ENGINEERING

Further Information

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