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title: "UK SBS PS17003 - Logistics contract for six deliveries of accelerator systems from STFC Daresbury Laboratory to IFIN-HH; Magurele, Romania"
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# UK SBS PS17003 - Logistics contract for six deliveries of accelerator systems from STFC Daresbury Laboratory to IFIN-HH; Magurele, Romania

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22fcb176-4fd5-447b-9c94-43f74596fa3f

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is procuring logistics services for the transportation of accelerator systems from the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, Cheshire to the Extreme Light Infrastructure project in Magurele, Romania. The tender, designated as UK SBS PS17003, is currently in the Award stage, with a contract valued at £88,700. The deadline for bids was 1st February 2017, and the contract period runs from 4th May 2017 to 30th April 2018. This procurement falls within the transport agency services industry category.

This opportunity is ideal for logistics and transport companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their operations in international delivery services. The specifics of the project highlight a strategic focus on the scientific equipment sector, which may attract businesses with expertise in handling sensitive cargo and time-critical deliveries. Engaging in this tender not only opens the door to a significant contract but also positions suppliers to build a relationship with a reputable public sector buyer.

## Notice

***CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 01/02/2017 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Packing and collection of scientific accelerator equipment from the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4AD and then transportation and delivery to the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project at IFIN-HH, Magurele, Romania. Full description of the logistics project will be in the main specification of the ITQ document. Additional information: 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. 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/e4814f15-e753-419a-a8e9-82435c56cd81 |
| 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 | 19 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,700 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIES TURNER AIR CARGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4814f15-e753-419a-a8e9-82435c56cd81
- 18 Jan 2017 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b6b50b-a9e0-4c0a-88cb-498991ea1fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4814f15-e753-419a-a8e9-82435c56cd81
  19th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b6b50b-a9e0-4c0a-88cb-498991ea1fb8
  18th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e28da7e-3aeb-4061-9099-81f275d7b45e
  PS17003 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/346b5d21-d4e8-46f1-b42f-4a5379343206
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0586be95-a09e-4983-bdb5-faa3fa7775e4
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1be46ea-e300-4338-ae1d-23c1ef3ab389
  PS17003 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e58f610-3d80-413b-8adf-0ec06d77a115
  PS17003 S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea477fdc-dc20-491a-bbac-1ac831ec7366
  PS17003 AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

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

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