--- title: "UKSBS PR19004 UKRI Cryogenic Methane Transfer Line for STFC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-02-14" --- # UKSBS PR19004 UKRI Cryogenic Methane Transfer Line for STFC Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d42db17-c3b4-4a6d-bd0b-37359354a192.json) ## Summary This procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the tender titled "UKSBS PR19004 UKRI Cryogenic Methane Transfer Line for STFC." The project falls under the goods category within the cryogenic pipeline industry, with a delivery location at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with bids due by 25 March 2019 at 11:00 GMT. The total estimated value for this contract is £200,000, and it employs an open procurement method, allowing wide participation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cryogenic technology and related manufacturing to grow and enhance their market presence. Companies that design and manufacture high-pressure pipelines or similar goods, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could lead to valuable collaborations and exposure within the public sector, supporting businesses in expanding their capabilities and services. ## Notice This tender is for the design, manufacture and supply of a cryogenic, vacuum-insulated-transfer line (approx. 14m total length), which is suitable to supply liquid methane at 110 K. The transfer line is to be delivered to UK Research and Innovation's component Council - Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory - which is located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The transfer line is to be installed into existing infrastructure and is a replacement for an existing transfer line, which has been functioning successfully for over 30 years. Please refer to the full specification and suite of tender documentation for details of the entire requirement. About UK Shared Business Services. Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 25/03/2019 at 1100hrs GMT. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd ) : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the stated deadline date. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b0faddd-c7f4-4c5c-b4f9-b274cd12714c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2019 - 14 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44161500 - High-pressure pipeline ## Release History - 14 Feb 2019 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b0faddd-c7f4-4c5c-b4f9-b274cd12714c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b0faddd-c7f4-4c5c-b4f9-b274cd12714c 14th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ce451ee-b7f1-448a-9f44-ac5d9a309632 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2ce995f-14f5-4ef5-b9c5-2a953a4c5af4 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/082261db-3156-45dc-a362-79d434bd34c3 Appendix B Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3edfc7eb-4470-472a-a966-7e4fc96c6095 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b6811dc-0770-4094-bade-e514e2b37946 Request for Proposal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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