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title: "Shipping Containers for Natural Environment Research Council"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17e3ccdb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# Shipping Containers for Natural Environment Research Council

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17e3ccdb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to acquire shipping containers for the Natural Environment Research Council. This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically focusing on supporting and auxiliary transport services. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 23rd December 2015 and ending on 17th February 2016. The deadline for submitting bids was 18th December 2015, and the delivery location specified is the British Geological Survey in Loanhead, Scotland.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in transport equipment and logistics services. Companies well-equipped to meet the stringent requirements, including the provision of containers not older than two years, and capable of ensuring the pre-inspection and delivery of these containers, will find a competitive advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this as they are encouraged to participate in the procurement process.

## Notice

General Requirements The required containers must not be older than 2 years based on their manufactured date All the containers must be fitted with valid CSC plate (Container Safety Convention) Any visual damages, dents or scratches larger than 50mm will not be accepted Painting of the exterior of the containers in red RAL3001 is required Suppliers are requested to submit photographs on the offered containers prior to acceptance (pre-inspection of the equipment) We are looking to purchase all of the containers from one supplier for logistical purposes. Bidders are requested to specify a price for painting, re-certification / re-testing, if needed and the delivery of the containers within the Pricing Schedule document, however, we reserve the right for BGS to arrange the final transport and delivery of the containers. It is undecided whether the containers will be collected or delivered. The bidder will need to ensure that they are able to make sure both options are available. Below are the details for each. Collection The containers are required to be available for collection at one location in the UK, details of which we must be advised at the time of bidding. Delivery Address British geological Survey Marine Operations Loanhead EH20 9AJ Additional information: How to apply UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Please register on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement 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. 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 . For help regarding the application process Tel 0345 010 3503

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4fe9293-d1b2-4bab-9fc8-308bfb3b468f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2016 - 26 Feb 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,600 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOTLE CONTAINERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4fe9293-d1b2-4bab-9fc8-308bfb3b468f
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa11be5-b7b2-4662-b03f-7b9cb9aba4eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4fe9293-d1b2-4bab-9fc8-308bfb3b468f
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa11be5-b7b2-4662-b03f-7b9cb9aba4eb
  10th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdb3aa7d-0d4f-4b23-ac7c-f261a881d539
  ITQ Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46410f61-8314-4e8f-b2f4-45075e8eb061
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d9c5b8-51b9-4a66-93a6-76ff54872031
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e58fdb1-0299-424e-bc38-fde4e7ca114a
  Emptoris Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47f20797-98f7-4e70-bf1d-73fbece2ce18
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/735af61e-f327-435d-8f91-4f769d1f4038
  Price Schedule - Read Only
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e400a39-1d86-4303-8cd2-bd0373ed5908
  ITQ Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f976888-2e36-4b82-b55c-181e8771f807
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41d858e0-869a-471d-b232-661388fadc04
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3e4c3a9-a78d-420a-babc-70ba709fb4fa
  Emptoris Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69e3d659-148d-451b-8a2f-63cad9b3a6ea
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1964836-0b4f-4560-973d-25f9cf337a3b
  Price Schedule - Read Only

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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