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title: "UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote"
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# UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20b9c267-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is soliciting bids for the installation of a Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant, titled "UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote". This project falls under the "Water installations" industry category, with its main operations based in Swindon, England. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 3rd October 2016, while the contract period runs from 17th October 2016 to 1st January 2017. The estimated contract value is £65,000, with a minimum value of £60,000, and it aims to enhance water supply for steam boilers with increased efficiency and lower maintenance costs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in water installations and engineering services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-efficiency solutions for water treatment. Competing firms should possess experience in the installation and commissioning of reverse osmosis plants, as well as provide evidence of previous successful projects that demonstrate their capabilities in manufacturing efficient systems with a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The short payback period of around three years highlights an appealing investment return for contractors, encouraging SMEs to respond to this opportunity actively.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 26th September 2016 at 11:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of the Works The aim of this project is to install, commission and put to work a reverse osmosis (RO) plant to supply water to the two MLC steam boilers. The RO plant should be fit for purpose for the type of environment and incoming water quality. The RO plant must exhibit increased efficiency and lower fuel bill with minimal maintenance costs in use. The RO plant should aim to have a short payback period of around 3 years, which is standard for invest to save schemes . Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. 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: 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'. 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. 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; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service 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. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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. 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/f3003f3c-307c-4f8c-a73d-fa8c33ca84c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,560 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX WATER TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39370000 - Water installations

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3003f3c-307c-4f8c-a73d-fa8c33ca84c5
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a5e128-fada-4833-b61a-937a4d5fceca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3003f3c-307c-4f8c-a73d-fa8c33ca84c5
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a5e128-fada-4833-b61a-937a4d5fceca
  5th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ffde91b-725d-4326-b97d-33404467d135
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ff9ce55-26e4-4371-b44b-0a5fb48c1f27
  UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ 05.09.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d89301e-a891-4108-8c7c-249aaf29e4b8
  AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0a58de0-33a4-4df8-9e8e-25e881f0a023
  UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote ITQ V2 23.09.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff19108a-f431-499a-9d9a-8b7183525d0f
  AW4.1 Engineering and Construction Short Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d6e3423-e325-477b-8223-bc5e0539623f
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sso/jsp/login.jsp
  Emptoris System
- http://expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk
  Express an Interest in this Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cf9a875-bf06-4f3f-8891-a75e378de84f
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b44cddd1-2b6f-4899-b16c-f93c1af13f4f
  UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ 05.09.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3334f18-3019-4b0c-b457-c35a16811db9
  AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2aed5674-400f-4889-8804-f203be5a9caa
  UK SBS FM16150 Installation of Steam Boiler Feed Water Osmosis Plant Invitation to Quote ITQ V2 23.09.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e576abed-bb29-46de-919d-fce9702b6b31
  AW4.1 Engineering and Construction Short Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a0cc468-ce2a-4374-9276-734a7954ed75
  Bidder Training.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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