--- title: "UK SBS CON17006 The Provision of an Independent Commissioning Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-22" --- # UK SBS CON17006 The Provision of an Independent Commissioning Consultant Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14f1ec52-6c6e-4ae1-9b2a-1abe3f070c18.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to appoint an Independent Commissioning Consultant as part of the project titled "UK SBS CON17006 The Provision of an Independent Commissioning Consultant". This contract falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 10th July 2017 at 14:00 PM. The estimated contract commencement date is scheduled for August 2017, lasting until 1st August 2021. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, and the contract value is estimated at £140,000. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in commissioning consultancy, particularly those with expertise in RIBA Stages 0-7, compliance auditing, and validation processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, utilising their flexibility and innovative approaches. The project's requirements necessitate a firm that can effectively collaborate with project managers, lead designers, and main contractors, enhancing their ability to deliver on complex engineering and construction aspects efficiently. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Please follow instructions in the attachments and below to apply. The final date and time for submission is the 10th July 2017 at 14:00PM. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Description The services which the MRC is seeking under this appointment are those of an independent Commissioning Consultant for RIBA Stages 0-7, to advise the Project Manager and Client on all Commissioning, Testing, Verification and Validation matters. The Commissioning Consultant will act predominantly in an auditing and compliance capacity, making sure that the appropriate documentation and activities are undertaken by the Lead Designer and Main Contractor regarding the commissionability, Testing, Commissioning, Verification and Validation (TCVV) aspects of the project and that the installed systems meet the design criteria in good time before Practical Completion and handover of the new LMS facility. The Commissioning Consultant will work closely with the Project Manager, Client stakeholders, Lead Designer and Main Contractor in the development of the Testing, Commissioning, and Verification and Validation (TCVV) aspects of the project. This procurement is a single appointment and is not split into lots. This Contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. The estimated start date of the Contract is August 2017. Please ensure that you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this oppportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: The final date and time for submission is the 10th July 2017 at 14:00PM DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER 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'. 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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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb8bdaa-dbad-4011-89f3-4a7bfe4b9d67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Aug 2017 - 1 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2018 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb8bdaa-dbad-4011-89f3-4a7bfe4b9d67 - 7 Jun 2017 at 15:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb8bdaa-dbad-4011-89f3-4a7bfe4b9d67 - 7 Jun 2017 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb8bdaa-dbad-4011-89f3-4a7bfe4b9d67 - 5 Jun 2017 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb8bdaa-dbad-4011-89f3-4a7bfe4b9d67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb8bdaa-dbad-4011-89f3-4a7bfe4b9d67 22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82ee6290-855d-4b49-9065-2ddbb347bc2a CON17006 RFP Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46c2bca4-2c41-4805-9aad-0ef71ebc2f1a AW5.2 Independent Commissioning Consultant Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fab4062-ac98-479d-88a8-0d18b0ce17ac Appendix C - NEC3 PSC Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abac3eaa-78fe-4c52-90fb-64425c8c4c8f Appendix B - Commissioning Consultant - Scope of Works FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d43a487-7d4e-496b-adbc-f6f373cd7b39 CON17006 RFP Request for Proposal questions ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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