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title: "UK SBS Through Tube Assembly"
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# UK SBS Through Tube Assembly

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbb230b-b9c3-493b-a989-bff88d55c951

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS Through Tube Assembly" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) and pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically tubes and fittings (CPV ID: 44164310). The tender was awarded on 7th March 2018, with a contract period commencing the following day and lasting until 21st March 2019. The equipment required is to support the remote handling of radioactive assemblies at the ISIS target stations located in South West England, with a procurement method classified as a single tender action below threshold and a total contract value of £29,800. The tender period concluded on the same day as the award.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying technical equipment, particularly those capable of handling requests related to remote handling in sensitive environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, as it prioritises their participation, allowing them to expand their influence in public procurement, especially within specialised industrial sectors related to scientific research and equipment supply.

## Notice

STFC require a piece of equipment associated with the remote handling cell which deals with radio active assemblies within ISIS target stations 1 and 2, to provide spares or replacements for older end of life equipment. The new apparatus will also provide ISIS target stations with the ability to carry out mock builds of future upgrades prior to final installation in a radio active environment. . This is essential for safe and efficient operations in this potentially hazardous environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fffc6a-2703-4abb-affd-f3b88a4b68b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,800 |
| 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 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARRS MSM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44164310 - Tubes and fittings

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fffc6a-2703-4abb-affd-f3b88a4b68b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fffc6a-2703-4abb-affd-f3b88a4b68b1
  7th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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