--- title: "PS21180 - The material requirements of the 2050 Construction Sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-10-06" --- # PS21180 - The material requirements of the 2050 Construction Sector Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06d039d1-c938-42ee-9d94-3a7af3fac96d.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focuses on "PS21180 - The material requirements of the 2050 Construction Sector." This project falls under the research and development consultancy services industry and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 1st November 2021, and a contract period specified from 17th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative technologies within the foundation industries, including cement, glass, ceramics, paper, metals, and bulk chemicals. Companies that specialise in research and development consultancy, as well as those focused on sustainability and resource efficiency, would be well-positioned to compete. The initiative aims to engage major customers in the construction sector, providing a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and align their development strategies with future material requirements. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 1st November 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Transforming Foundation Industry challenge is supporting the development of innovative technology to reduce energy and resource use within the foundation industries - which include the cement, glass, ceramics, paper, metals and bulk chemicals sectors. The primary aim of this work is to help our Foundation Industry companies to understand the materials and products that their major customers might be purchasing from them in the medium to long term. To achieve this, the major customers in the Construction sector are being invited to discuss how they imagine their requirements for the materials or products currently provided by the foundation sector might have changed by 2050. To achieve this, a two-part programme of work is required, comprising an Event and Supporting research. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. 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The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52e4487-6563-4ed4-95c7-2927df2f243f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 6 Oct 2021 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52e4487-6563-4ed4-95c7-2927df2f243f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52e4487-6563-4ed4-95c7-2927df2f243f 6th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f96e738b-c2de-4dba-9a0a-e568c8fa74e7 PS21180 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/609a3027-d5ef-4331-9b59-0c4447cef6ee PS21180 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1374c0f0-81f0-49c7-bc85-92cb07c44636 PS21180 - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/324f1561-1986-4e57-b332-92b85c3f696d PS21180 - Non Disclosure Contract - Not a Deed - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eff7719a-aac9-4c5c-98ac-f9895b7b4fc2 PS21180 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b36bd35-7e82-4000-ac0a-57e32476df09 PS21180 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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