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title: "UK SBS RE17096 Hermetic Connectors ITQ Invitation to Quote"
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# UK SBS RE17096 Hermetic Connectors ITQ Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0065fcff-9ec9-4b2a-8f0e-12d13690a0e6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS RE17096 Hermetic Connectors ITQ Invitation to Quote" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located at Polaris House, Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and is classified as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2017, and the contract commenced on 8th March 2017, with an expected end date of 28th June 2017. The estimated value of the contract is £50,000, with a minimum value of £40,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing or supplying electrical connectors, particularly those with capabilities in providing hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors meeting military specifications. Vendors with expertise in this niche market can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish lasting relationships with a reputable procurement authority. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with the specified technical requirements and quality standards will be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 6th March 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors. This tender is for the supply of Hermetic Bulkhead feedthrough connectors and are required to conform to the specification as follows; 1. Hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specification. The connectors are to be Jam Nut mount, with pin configuration F35, with socket receptacle on the jam Nut side and pin receptacle on the opposite side (male-male contacts are not suitable). Quantity: 12 2. Hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specification. The connectors are to be Jam Nut mount, with pin configuration H21, with socket receptacle on the jam Nut side and pin receptacle on the opposite side (male-male contacts are not suitable). Quantity: 20 Requirements of both connectors: * The keyway shall be Normal. * The connectors shall accept corresponding mating cable plugs each side * The shell material shall be CRES type 316L stainless steel, with passivated finish corresponding to MIL-DTL-38999 plating code E. * All other materials shall be selected to achieve hermeticity and outgassing requirements of the standards listed below. * The panel accommodation of the connectors shall be 0.5 inches (12.7mm). * The connectors shall have a Helium leak rate of less than 1 x 10^-4 cc/second at one atmosphere pressure differential. * Where a commercial version of the described connector is available, and meets these requirements, this may be offered in response to this tender. * Tender replies shall include data sheet and catalogue number of the items offered. * The connectors shall be shipped with a Certificate of Compliance. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.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 which 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 eSourcing 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd12e10-50bf-4995-8f9c-461569cf96ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 28 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,162 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLENAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd12e10-50bf-4995-8f9c-461569cf96ab
- 3 Apr 2018 at 09:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2511dc00-e383-469f-9dd7-341ae2a52972
- 22 Feb 2017 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2511dc00-e383-469f-9dd7-341ae2a52972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd12e10-50bf-4995-8f9c-461569cf96ab
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2511dc00-e383-469f-9dd7-341ae2a52972
  3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b60769bf-1fc2-40c3-9da0-bb770297c6bf
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3978e9d2-866d-4a0d-9bab-d08d531cf473
  AW5.5 ISupplier fact sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac76ae88-5f7b-4b8f-bd2e-6395c8b8dd5c
  AW4.1. Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c3fc6c5-42c1-48b1-9c76-18cc856d45ba
  AW5.2 Price Schedule - Hermetic Connectors
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/148765a1-7a5f-4bf9-b6cc-593096903627
  UK SBS RE17096 Hermetic Connector ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2aa65f7b-cc8a-4eea-b246-680841e73798
  UK SBS RE17096 Hermetic Connectors ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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