Tender

UK SBS PR18082 Vacuum Chamber for the ESS Drift Tube Sections

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

27 Apr 2018 at 08:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process for the supply of vacuum chambers for the European Spallation Source (ESS) drift tube sections. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR18082 Vacuum Chamber for the ESS Drift Tube Sections," is categorized under goods within the vacuum pumps industry. The tender period is open until 8th May 2018 at 14:00 hours, with a contract start date anticipated on 21st May 2018, lasting until 21st May 2019. The project is based in Warrington, England, and is part of a significant international collaboration to support materials research through neutron production.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing high-precision equipment, particularly SMEs with expertise in vacuum technologies and related assembly processes. Companies capable of delivering materials, conducting inspections, and managing quality control throughout the manufacturing process will find this contract suitable. The requirement for close cooperation with the STFC Daresbury Laboratory also suggests the need for firms that can engage collaboratively on technical issues, making it an ideal opportunity for innovative manufacturers in this niche sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18082 Vacuum Chamber for the ESS Drift Tube Sections

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 08/05/2018 AT 14:00 HOURS DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" Introduction to ESS STFC Daresbury Laboratory is involved in a major contract in construction of the world's most linear proton accelerator, the European Spallation source (ESS). It is located in Lund, Sweden, co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark and has more than 17 Partner Countries, including the UK. The UK contribution is coordinated by STFC. The facility will deliver its first neutrons in 2019 and is expected to be fully operational by 2025. The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be one of the largest infrastructures in Europe and will be used for neutron production for materials research. It will use a long pulsed superconducting linac and accelerate a 62.5 mA proton beam current to the energy of 2000 MeV. Peak beam power to the target will be 125 MW, 7 times more than the highest power existing facility. STFC are providing a number of goods and services on behalf of the ESS. This tender is for vacuum chambers for the beam pipe sections, which will predominately sit in the latter half of the accelerator. Scope of the contract The contract will cover the supply of materials, manufacture, inspection, cleaning, testing, vacuum firing, assembly, packing and subsequent delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington. The contractor will be required to co-operate closely with STFC Daresbury Laboratory (hereinafter referred to as STFC) and its authorised representative at all stages of the contract. Technical issues will be resolved after adequate discussion. Any detailed assembly drawings and calculations, tooling, fixtures and manufactured components constructed or otherwise procured under the terms of the contract will become the property of STFC to dispose of as it sees fit. The parameters of all detailed components and assemblies have been determined by STFC and are fully described in the accompanying drawings. The designs are the property of STFC and must not be disclosed to third parties without its express permission. The manufacturer will be responsible for any departure from anticipated performance due to the failure of the manufacturer to adhere to any part of this specification. No change to the specified designs is permitted without the written permission of STFC. However, if at any stage of the contract it is clear that advantage could be gained by such modification then the manufacturer is encouraged to bring it to the attention of STFC STFC reserve the right to amend the quantity required be it an increase or decrease of the items procured under this ITQ in order to satisfy the requirements of ESS. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 08/05/2018 AT 14:00 HOURS As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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://gpssourcing.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 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@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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcb32a3-a70d-4ae4-bfdd-155aa22a88f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2018 - 21 May 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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