--- title: "FM21298 - Methodology for assessing risk in construction products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-01-24" --- # FM21298 - Methodology for assessing risk in construction products Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dde1d21-b274-431f-856f-938eac2b2fa6.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, focusing on the development of a methodology for assessing risk in construction products. This tender, identified as FM21298, falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The deadline for bid submissions is set for Wednesday, 9th February 2022, at 11:00 GMT. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, following an open procedure that allows for broad participation. The contract is valued at £30,000 and will be awarded based on predetermined evaluation criteria outlined in the tender documentation. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in risk assessment and methodologies related to construction products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction consultancy and engineering sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure they meet the submission requirements through the Delta eSourcing Portal, enabling them to actively participate in shaping the future of risk assessment in the construction industry. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 9th February 2022 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 objective is for OPSS to gain a detailed insight and understanding in order to enable the Office to develop a suitable risk assessment methodology and accompanying guidance for construction products. The intention is to use this research to modify and adapt the existing OPSS risk assessment methodology to make it suitable for use with construction products. 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. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 522V26V5KE Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. 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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/3c799c1b-1afd-4797-85ea-35e9594e76c1 | | 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 | 24 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c799c1b-1afd-4797-85ea-35e9594e76c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c799c1b-1afd-4797-85ea-35e9594e76c1 24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32365573-ef4a-4c76-b692-f51abeeb0f02 FM21298 - Final Tender Documentation - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - 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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