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title: "UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal"
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# UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30dd0e7b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking proposals for the "UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal." This tender falls under the Repair and Maintenance Services category and is located in England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2017, lasting for two years, with a possible extension of one year. The estimated value of the contract is £600,000, with bids due by 24th October 2016. It is important to note that all submissions must go through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical services and maintenance, particularly those that can ensure 24/7 operational response. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will be well-suited to compete for this tender, as it specifically encourages SME participation. Businesses that can offer compliance with statutory obligations and possess experience in delivering services within critical research environments will have a competitive advantage. Contractors with a proven track record in maintaining technical installations, alongside strong client communication and problem-solving capabilities, are encouraged to apply.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 24th October 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 Medical Research Council have a need for Specialist Mechanical Services maintenance that will be provided under the resultant contract. The Special Mechanical Services Bundle maintenance service shall ensure that all maintainable assets, including software, non-fixed plant and equipment within the various premises (identified from the asset list and supplemented where necessary by an initial site survey), are maintained to the required 'fit for function' performance level, meeting the manufacturer's and installer's recommendations (whilst taking account of any supplementary servicing needs that arise from the as-built environment) and to ensure strict compliance with all statutory/legal and mandatory obligations. Business continuity is imperative as numerous key scientific areas require 24/7 response within 4 hours to FM problems as failures of scientific experiments can put weeks / months of research in jeopardy. The duration of this Contract will be 2 years with the potential to extend for a further 1 year. The estimated start date of the Contract is January 1st 2017 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/926d9802-001c-4bc4-aa7a-91d4730d5d11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £547,075 |
| 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 | LST PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926d9802-001c-4bc4-aa7a-91d4730d5d11
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f83ae0-c77a-44b6-89dc-91167bf6b572

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926d9802-001c-4bc4-aa7a-91d4730d5d11
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f83ae0-c77a-44b6-89dc-91167bf6b572
  16th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6046411-8f48-4a8e-b815-a6dd8557c933
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61a8b861-19dd-46ae-9ddb-4e06248f79aa
  AW4.1 Term Service Short Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/808fb0c9-0392-46fb-8840-d6419fccf45e
  AW5.2 Pricing Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f921bf6-21b7-4b09-8388-18afdee12506
  UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal Questions RFPQ 03.10.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f518da8-35a1-4307-9546-bee3a71af789
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c037f9b-8887-409e-98ad-db929377e41c
  UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal RFP 14.09.16.pdf
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sso/jsp/login.jsp
  Emptoris System
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fbcdbf3-7feb-4f82-9089-2a283749ea08
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/939ddd5c-c260-42b8-8884-7d94b21c1150
  AW4.1 Term Service Short Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/942b8250-c29f-4ba0-aaef-c058f06e1c2b
  AW5.2 Pricing Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ebb812c-50a6-4cf7-aab5-b3918be11660
  UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal Questions RFPQ 03.10.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9789df6-9107-4ff0-a707-87b12cb77cc1
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82275526-c548-4a99-8fa1-4d06a34c8a0d
  UK SBS FM16105 Specialist Mechanical Services Request for Proposal RFP 14.09.16.pdf

## Notice URLs

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

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