--- title: "UK SBS FM17152 Provision and Installation of Bunded Fuel Tanks for MRC, Gambia" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-04-04" --- # UK SBS FM17152 Provision and Installation of Bunded Fuel Tanks for MRC, Gambia Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-251e6a24-c97b-489d-8b68-f1734b44b84d.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a procurement process for the provision and installation of bunded fuel tanks intended for the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Gambia, classified under the machinery for the production and use of mechanical power category. The tender, identified as FM17152, is currently in the open stage with bids due by 11th October 2017 at 11:00 AM. The successful contractor will need to deliver the tanks to Fajara, with the winning agency transporting additional units to Keneba and Basse. The contract period is scheduled from 1st November 2017 to 30th January 2018, requiring all work to be completed prior to the target date of 15th February 2018. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses capable of supplying and installing fuel management systems, particularly those with expertise in environmentally friendly systems and ISO 28300:2008 accreditation. Contractors that specialise in fuel storage solutions, equipment fabrication, and project management will find this tender particularly suitable for their services. By engaging with this contract, businesses can contribute to optimising fuel storage capacity for the MRC, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the public sector market. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11th October 2017 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement MRC Gambia wishes to replace its ageing underground diesel and petrol tanks in three stations, i.e. Fajara, Keneba and Basse. Bidders must hold the necessary accreditation ISO 28300:2008 or equivalent. Delivery Arrangements: All deliveries should be made to Fajara and MRC will transport the other tanks to Basse and Keneba. Please see the delivery arrangements the winning bidder must comply with contained within the document entitled Appendix B FM17152 Freight Forwarding Requirements. 1. MRC wants to replace these underground tanks with modern environmentally friendly bunded fuel tanks before 15th February 2018. 2. Background to the Requirement - MRC Gambia relies on thermo electricity because of unreliable, poor and ageing national grid. There are also frequent fuel shortages that occasionally cause disruption in our operations. It is against this background that the unit wants to increase its current fuel storage capacity that will cushion it against these disruptions. The Unit current fuel storage consists of both locally facilitated steel tanks and underground fuel tanks with ageing electric fuel dispensers. 3. Scope - The scope involves Fabricating of tanks, shipping, installation, commissioning and training of staff on the tank operation and maintenance. Each Tank should be fitted with two high capacity fuel dispensers and a Spare Dispenser, 4 Stroke Diesel Generator fuel pumps, and hand fuel pumps. The supplier is also required to supply a standalone fuel management system capable of linking multiple sites. Please see the attached documents for the full details regarding this requirement. 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. Additional information: How to Apply 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 Authority's control. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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. 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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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa78aa80-4ef2-496b-818c-9e0f3c8fcf1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 4 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 30 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power ## Release History - 4 Apr 2018 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa78aa80-4ef2-496b-818c-9e0f3c8fcf1a - 22 Sep 2017 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa78aa80-4ef2-496b-818c-9e0f3c8fcf1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa78aa80-4ef2-496b-818c-9e0f3c8fcf1a 4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f999d43b-3fb0-4994-9952-f9701cedc11a FM17152 Appendix B Freight Forwarding Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d14ef6c-3250-4f20-9db7-8f62e7376fdb AW4.1 ECSC FM17152 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df79ccf5-b1d4-4cc9-be43-51a83b03fac7 FM17152 Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9543cef-57ae-47d3-803c-97d4ec92a7da AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d1d74ef-7dd1-43db-8f40-94630645f949 FM17152 ITQ Questions Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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